Fiorentina are in discussions to sign 22-year-old Dutch youth international winger Ernest Poku from Bayer Leverkusen. The club has offered the player a contract that would run until 2031. Poku joined Leverkusen from AZ Alkmaar in August 2025 for a fee that was reported to be between €10 million and €12 million. He made 29 appearances in the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, contributing 5 goals and 5 assists. His current contract with the German side runs until 2030, and his market value is €25.00m, according to Transfermarkt. According to reports in July and August 2026, Bayer Leverkusen's asking price is around €25 million. Several Premier League clubs, including West Ham United, Sunderland, and Nottingham Forest, have also been linked with the player.