Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Montella has admitted interest in Chelsea ace Frank Lampard.

The Viola are chasing a Champions League place this season, currently sitting fourth in Serie A.

Montella said: "I'd love to work with Lampard. The fact that he likes Fiorentina is something to be proud of. He is a professional and in good shape. If he accepted the bench every now and again, he'd be useful to us."