Paris FC Enter the Fray
Ligue 2 side Paris FC have moved aggressively to hijack Luca Koleosho's proposed transfer to Fiorentina, submitting a higher offer for the Italy international, according to Sky Sport Italia.
The Parisians are determined to land the 20-year-old winger and have tabled a bid in the region of €25 million plus significant add-ons, surpassing the €20 million package Fiorentina had been negotiating with Burnley over recent weeks.
Paris FC's ambitious project, backed by new ownership and targeting a return to Ligue 1, has made Koleosho a statement signing. The club views him as a direct replacement for outgoing attackers and a key piece in their push for promotion.
Fiorentina's Warning Shot
Fiorentina are furious at the late intervention and have issued a firm warning to Burnley: honor the framework already agreed or risk seeing the deal collapse entirely.
The Serie A outfit believes it had shaken hands on a structured fee with the Championship club, only for Paris FC's late bid to destabilize the situation. La Viola have made it clear they will not enter a bidding war and expect Burnley to respect the weeks of negotiations that had brought the transfer to an advanced stage.
"We have done everything correctly from day one. If Burnley now choose to disregard that, we will walk away with immediate effect," a senior Fiorentina source told Sky Sport Italia.
Burnley, who value Koleosho highly but are under pressure to balance their books after failing to win promotion back to the Premier League, are now weighing up the two offers. The Championship club's hierarchy is torn between the bigger financial package and the risk of alienating the player, whose preference remains a switch to Serie A.
Koleosho's Preference
Koleosho is understood to have his heart set on a move to Fiorentina, where manager Raffaele Palladino has personally outlined a key role for him in a 4-2-3-1 system. The US-born winger, who pledged his international allegiance to Italy and earned his first cap in 2024, sees Fiorentina as the ideal step to further his career and maintain his place in the Azzurri setup ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Despite Paris FC's lucrative proposal, sources close to the player suggest he is reluctant to join a Ligue 2 club, even one with top-flight ambitions. Should Burnley accept the Paris FC bid, Koleosho could reject the move, forcing a delicate stalemate.
Fiorentina are counting on the player's will to push the deal through. They remain confident but have set a 72-hour deadline for Burnley to make a final decision, warning they are already evaluating alternative targets.
Key Takeaways
- Paris FC have outbid Fiorentina with a €25m offer for Burnley winger Luca Koleosho.
- Fiorentina have warned Burnley they will withdraw if the agreed framework is not honored.
- The Italy international strongly prefers a move to Serie A over Ligue 2.
- Burnley face a critical decision that could define Koleosho's immediate future.
- Fiorentina have set a 72-hour deadline to resolve the saga.
Quick Facts
Player: Luca Koleosho
Age: 20
Position: Winger
Current Club: Burnley (Championship)
Nationality: Italy (1 cap)
Fiorentina Offer: €20m package
Paris FC Offer: €25m plus add-ons
