Gasperini keen on Arnaud Kalimuendo as striker option
While awaiting the first official moves in the Giallorossi transfer market, Gian Piero Gasperini has already made it known that he wants to change something in the team's attack.
The names of Dovbyk and Abraham, for different reasons, do not convince the veterancoach, who is looking for a profile with greater mobility and the ability to communicate with the attacking midfield.
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As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, among the names monitored is Arnaud Kalimuendo, born in 2002, currently playing for Rennes.
The French centre-forward closed the season with 18 goals in 34 games, confirming himself as one of the most promising young players in Ligue 1.
Massara, who already followed the player last season, considers him an interesting option.
The price set by Rennes is around 25 million euros, a figure that is not low but sustainable in the case of targeted sales.
The contract expiring in 2027 forces the French club to decide whether to sell now or renew his deal.
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