Italian media "La Nazione" recently broke the news that Fiorentina striker Nicolas Gonzalez is hot in the transfer market, not only attracted Juventus and Atalanta's strong interest, even the Spanish powerhouse Atletico Madrid and the Premier League newcomers Newcastle United have also joined the battle.
Nicolas Gonzalez has been widely recognized for his individual performance and potential after winning the Copa America with the Argentine national team last season. As the core of Fiorentina's offense, he made 44 appearances and 36 starts in all tournaments last season, contributing 16 goals and 5 assists, showing a high level of athleticism and goal-scoring efficiency. Such performance naturally attracted the attention of many European giants.
Juventus and Atalanta, two of the biggest rivals within Serie A, are both looking to recruit the Argentine striker. Juventus are even willing to offer American midfielder McKennie in exchange for the player to show their sincerity. Atalanta, on the other hand, plan to take advantage of the fact that Fiorentina are looking for a new goalkeeper and include their own goalkeeper, Moussou, in the deal in order to reach a win-win situation.
However, Nicolas Gonzalez's appeal goes far beyond that. Teams from other leagues such as Atletico Madrid and Newcastle United are also keeping a close eye on him and have expressed a strong desire to bring him in. While these two teams may be slightly behind Juventus and Atalanta in the current race, their inclusion certainly adds to the transfer drama.
Fiorentina are reportedly asking for between €30-35 million for the transfer of Nicolas Gonzalez. Considering his great performances on the pitch and his huge potential, such a price would be worth considering for any team eager to boost their attack.
As the transfer market heats up, Nicolas Gonzalez's future destination will be the center of attention for fans. Whichever team he ultimately chooses to join, he will undoubtedly bring new energy and hope to that team.
