Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is on red alert s it emerges Fiorentina would be prepared to sell Stevan Jovetic. Jovetic has been a long-term target for Abramovich, but it appeared any move had been shutdown after the attacker penned a new deal earlier this season.

However, the Montenegrin is now becoming isolated inside the Viola locker room as teammates complain about his commitment to the cause.

And where previously Fiorentina president Andre Dalla Valle would not consider selling Jovetic, the situation has changed and the crisis club are now prepared to cash in.

Along with Chelsea, Florence sources say Arsenal have also been making tentative enquiries.