Aston Villa Targets £43m Striker Outperforming Watkins This Season

Aston Villa is reportedly eyeing a summer move for Fiorentina striker Moise Kean as they look to bolster their attacking options. The 24-year-old Italian has been in outstanding form this season, outscoring Villa’s current frontman Ollie Watkins.

Villa’s interest in Kean comes after a busy January transfer window that saw several changes to their attacking lineup. The club brought in Donyell Malen, Marcus Rashford, and Marco Asensio, while losing Jhon Duran to Al-Nassr. However, they still lack a natural backup to Watkins as the team’s primary striker.

Kean, who previously had a disappointing spell at Everton, has flourished since joining Fiorentina from Juventus last summer. He has already netted 15 goals in Serie A this season, showcasing his improved hold-up play and clinical finishing.

The striker’s impressive performances have not gone unnoticed, with Tottenham Hotspur also reportedly interested in his services. Kean is believed to have a £43 million release clause in his contract, which could represent good value in the current market for strikers.

Comparing Kean’s statistics to Watkins’ this season:

• Kean: 15 goals, 2 assists in 22 appearances
• Watkins: 10 goals, 5 assists in 24 appearances

While Watkins offers more in terms of assists, Kean’s superior goal tally highlights his potential as a pure finisher. His acquisition could provide Villa with a different dimension in attack and valuable competition for their current striking options.

As Aston Villa continues to push for European qualification, the addition of a prolific striker like Kean could prove crucial in their ambitions for next season and beyond.