Oscar Damiani, a market intermediary, discussed George Ilenikhena's potential move to Fiorentina to play as a vice-Kean. Damiani mentioned that Ilenikhena could adapt well to the Italian league, although it might take some time for him to understand the movements in Italian football. He described Ilenikhena as a young and promising player. There's a comparison made to Osimhen, but Damiani noted that it's too early for such a comparison despite Ilenikhena's technical abilities.

George Ilenikhena, a 19-year-old forward with 1 appearance in Ligue 1 this season, is involved in discussions for a potential move to Fiorentina. The Italian club is looking to secure a loan deal with an option to buy. This information was revealed by Sky Italia, indicating that negotiations have been ongoing for several days.

Fiorentina is reportedly considering George Ilenikhena as an option to strengthen their squad, particularly following M'Bala Nzola's transfer to Pisa. The 18-year-old Nigerian striker, who is under contract with AS Monaco until June 2029, has caught the attention of various clubs such as Villarreal, Bayer Leverkusen, and VfB Stuttgart, due to his potential and goal-scoring prowess. Despite his promising performance, highlighted by a notable goal against FC Barcelona in the Champions League, Ilenikhena faces significant competition at Monaco from players like Mika Biereth, Breel Embolo, and Folarin Balogun. Fiorentina is reportedly viewing him as a potential addition alongside Moise Kean and Edin Dzeko. However, AS Monaco is eager to retain Ilenikhena, making any prospective transfer difficult, as the club is currently unwilling to part with him. Transfermarkt estimates the player's current market value at €15 million.