Manchester United and Barcelona are interested in the services of the 19-year-old Arsenal target Michael Kayode.
According to a report by 90min, Manchester United, Barcelona and Arsenal are all keen on having Michael Kayode in their ranks. The 19-year-old full-back has been in exceptional form in the 2023/24 season, and his impressive performances have attracted the attention of some of the biggest clubs from across Europe.
Kayode joined the Fiorentina Under-19 setup from Gozzano in the summer of 2021. He has since gone from strength to strength and was recently promoted to their first team. Since getting promoted to the first team before the start of the new season, the teenager has already featured in eight matches and he even has an assist to his name.
Kayode has been showcasing his talent for his national team at the youth level. After his impressive performances for the Italy Under-19 setup, he recently featured in his first fixture for the Under-21 team.
The 19-year-old’s impressive rise has not gone unnoticed. Some of the biggest clubs in world football want to sign him. Manchester United, Barcelona, and Arsenal are all keen on having him in their ranks.
Joao Cancelo might have sorted out the right-back issues for now. But he will return to his parent club after the end of the season. While the Catalan giants would love to sign him on a permanent basis, they will still need another right-sided full-back. The Blaugrana are thus looking for someone who is young and could help them in the long run. As a result, Kayode seems to be a great fit.
Manchester United have two quality right-backs in their ranks. But, Erik ten Hag has not been able to get the best out of them yet. He feels the need to have another option in his ranks, and Kayode is someone who is admired by the people at the club.
Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta is looking to sign an offensive-minded right-back. He wants to sign someone who has pace, is young and can help them be more threatening going forward. Kayode seems to fit all those criteria.
Fiorentina are well aware of the interest in the 19-year-old’s services, and they have managed to pen down a new deal with him. His new contract runs until the summer of 2028. Despite that, all three clubs are willing to try their luck and sign Kayode in the near future.
