Lecce is monitoring Fiorentina's 28-year-old Ivorian international Christian Kouamé as one of three attacking profiles for the January transfer window, along with Walid Cheddira and Patrick Cutrone. The club is seeking to strengthen its offense to address a lack of goals. Manager Eusebio Di Francesco has indicated that he trusts the club's director to handle any transfer business, stating he knows how to operate in the market. Kouamé, who has 30 caps and 3 goals for his country, has made two league appearances without scoring this season. His contract with Fiorentina is valid until June 2027, and his value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €2.50m, a drop from a reported asking price of at least €7 million in January 2025. He has also been linked with several other clubs, including Osasuna, Sampdoria, and Valencia.