Domino Effect: Beto for Fiorentina at €18m, Kean to Como, Juventus want Zirkzee now

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Beto of Everton warms up during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton FC, in London, Britain, 23 December 2023. EPA-EFE/VINCE MIGNOTT

Fiorentina have agreed an €18m deal to buy Everton striker Beto, realising Joshua Zirkzee was stalling Manchester United for Juventus, therefore freeing Moise Kean for Como.

The final hours of the transfer window mean there are several domino effect situations that all depend on each other to go through.

Beto frees Kean and Zirkzee

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United looks on during a Manchester United training session ahead of the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Carrington Training Ground on May 20, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

It was known for several days that Kean was all set for Como, on loan for €5m with obligation to buy for another €30m and €5m in add-ons, but Fiorentina would not let him leave until they had a replacement.

They pushed all the way for Zirkzee from Manchester United, but realised late Sunday evening that the Dutchman only had his heart set on Juventus.

In turn, the Bianconeri were finally able to make an offer for Zirkzee for the loan with option to buy for €30m because Atletico Madrid are pushing for Jonathan David.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: Beto of Everton challenges Daniele Ghilardi of Roma during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and AS Roma at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 09: Beto of Everton challenges Daniele Ghilardi of Roma during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and AS Roma at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Recognising Zirkzee was going to keep stalling them, Fiorentina abandoned that pursuit and instead locked down Beto from Everton.

The former Udinese striker returns to Serie A for a fee of €17-18m depending on the source cited and is expected in Italy for his medical on Monday.

At the same time, Kean can go to Como for his tests and complete that transfer.

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