Fiorentina, The Midnight Strike - Pradè also looks for defense. Crucial hours for Beltran.

Florence, August 20, 2025 - Fiorentina 's transfer window is far from over, and there could still be several moves in the coming weeks, including incoming ones. In particular, the Viola is evaluating the possibility of strengthening its defense, without however being forced to sell any players. The only question mark concerns Pablo Marí : for Pioli, he represents the alternative to Pongracic, but the Spanish defender could choose to accept a destination where he would have more starting role. Cruzeiro and Olympiakos have already made moves for him, ahead of some Brazilian rivals ( Gremio, Botafogo, and Corinthians ).

On the right flank, Fiorentina is still awaiting a final decision on young Fortini , born in 2006. He is trying until the last minute to convince the staff to keep him in the first team, but a loan deal hasn't been ruled out. In any case, the club doesn't appear willing to sell him to Torino permanently for the €5 million offered by the Granata. Zortea will sign with Bologna today, while Calabria has gone to Greece. Zanoli remains on the market, leaving Napoli and reportedly close to joining Udinese. But Fiorentina could still make a move.

In midfield, everything hinges on the possible departure of Richardson , who hasn't convinced Pioli. There have only been timid expressions of interest from abroad, but no concrete offers. Bianco could also leave, if not now, in January. The management's goal is to bring in a player capable of improving the quality of the rotation.

Pioli is awaiting a major signing in attack. Fiorentina continues to work on Piccoli , with Cagliari apparently willing to negotiate a loan deal with an obligation to buy. Other options remain, including Ilenikhena, a Monaco striker valued at around €20 million: Fiorentina have reportedly requested the player on loan.

But the real hot deal concerns Lucas Beltrán . The Argentine is close to joining CSKA Moscow , who have already reached an agreement with Fiorentina for €11 million plus bonuses. Now all that's needed is a response from the player, to whom the Russians have offered a five-year contract worth €3 million per season: an offer that gives pause for thought.