The agent of Fiorentina midfielder Riccardo Montolivo has confirmed the interest of Arsenal. Montolivo was one of a few Azzurri players to impress at the World Cup and agent Giovanni Branchini believes there are a number of clubs watching his client.
Branchini is not surprised Arsenal are interested in Montolivo, although he has quashed growing speculation that the North Londoners have held transfer talks with the Viola.
"It's not ridiculous that Arsenal are looking at Montolivo," he told Violanews.com.
"In fact there is very strong interest from clubs more famous than Arsenal.
"One thing I will say and that is official negotiations are not ongoing.
"A good World Cup has increased interest in Montolivo, but to say that we are close to reaching an agreement is absurd."
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