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Fiorentina Eyes Kalimuendo as Zirkzee Alternative
28 Aug
Summary
- Fiorentina considering Kalimuendo as backup for Zirkzee.
- Kalimuendo impressed on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt.
- Nottingham Forest's asking price deemed unattainable by other clubs.
Fiorentina has identified Nottingham Forest striker Arnaud Kalimuendo as a potential alternative target, should their primary pursuit of Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee falter. Kalimuendo joined Nottingham Forest in August 2025 from Rennes for £25 million, signing a five-year deal.
Struggling for consistent minutes with Nottingham Forest, the 24-year-old was loaned to Eintracht Frankfurt in the winter transfer window of the 2025-2026 season. He enjoyed a productive period in Germany, netting six goals across 19 Bundesliga matches.
Eintracht Frankfurt expressed interest in a permanent transfer, but the option-to-buy clause was deemed too expensive. Real Betis also showed interest earlier this month, but Forest's asking price was considered unattainable by the Spanish club.
Kalimuendo still has four years remaining on his contract with Nottingham Forest. His potential move this summer is contingent on negotiations, with Fiorentina now evaluating him as a viable striking option.
