Football is built on gossamer-fine margins, and Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe will know that his side came within a whisker of failing to restore their place in the Champions League.
The Toon might have lost to Everton at St. James' Park on the final day of the Premier League season, but Aston Villa also lost at Old Trafford, thus securing Newcastle's place among Europe's elite once again, having also won the Carabao Cup in March.
United won't be losing Alexander Isak to a rival this summer, but with Callum Wilson at the end of his contract, a new striker is among the biggest priorities for the Tynesiders.
Newcastle leading race for new striker
Howe reportedly wanted his striker addition to be Ipswich Town's Liam Delap, but he's now set to join Chelsea for £30m.
However, PIF have found an alternative, and have even established the lead in the race.
As per Italian outlet Calcio Mercato, Fiorentina's Moise Kean may be on the move this summer, and Newcastle are said to be 'very interested' in signing him.
Fiorentina's Moise Kean celebrates after the match
Kean, 25, has also been the subject of enquiries from Serie A champions Napoli, who are deliberating over whether to meet his €52m (about £44m) release clause, which will be active across the first two weeks of July.
Why Newcastle want Moise Kean
Kean flopped like a fish when last trying his skills on Premier League soil, only scoring twice across 32 games for Everton in England's top flight.
Moise-Kean-Everton
However, he was young and Everton were turbulent. The Italy international re-joined Juventus from Goodison Park in a deal worth £25m (the same ballpark Everton initially paid). Now he is regarded as "the king of kings" for La Viola by those like reporter Mina Rzouki.
His rise has truly been something to behold, and if Kean can translate his sustained form over to Newcastle, he could become a force to be reckoned with, one who could even apply pressure on Isak.
Moise Kean - League Stats by Season (last 5 years)
Season
24/25 - Fiorentina
23/24 - Juventus
22/23 - Juventus
21/22 - Juventus
20/21 - PSG
20/21 - Everton
Stats via Transfermarkt
His stratospheric leap into rich form since moving to Florence has been a remarkable thing to witness, scoring 19 league goals last term, but it's not Kean's only weapon. As per FBref, he ranked among the top 12% of Serie A forwards this year for successful take-ons per 90.
A successful take-on is recorded when a player beats their opponent by directly carrying the ball past them while retaining possession.
There's a power and purpose to his football that echoes Delap's qualities, the English striker captivating so many suitors this season with his strength and confidence, hailed by Alan Shearer for being a "nuisance to play against."
Kean, meanwhile, has been praised for his "scary" physical presence by reporter Carlo Garganese.
Ipswich Town's Liam Delap reacts
Newcastle must push hard to get this one done; across all competitions this season, Kean has posted 25 goals, even outscoring supposedly Manchester United-bound Bryan Mbeumo, who has indeed opted to sign for the Red Devils, rejecting Newcastle and more in the process.
Brentford's Mbeumo, while not a striker, has been one of English football's finest goalscorers this year, bagging 20 goals from 42 matches.
It's clear: Newcastle must secure Kean's signature. After all, they are already in the lead and were willing to spend on Delap. Here is the perfect alternative.
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