Fiorentina hope to close a new contract agreement with Stevan Jovetic in weeks.

The Montenegro international is a favourite of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and his agent couldn't guarantee the player staying in Florence.

Corriere dello Sport says Fiorentina hope to open talks over a new deal in mid-October with the view to securing Jovetic's future before the January market opens.

A five-year deal worth around £40,000-a-week - plus bonuses - is being drawn up by Viola chiefs.