Fiorentina sports chief Pantaleo Corvino denies they're in talks to sell striker Alberto Gilardino to Genoa.
Genoa are said to be closing in on the forward.
"We have never received official bids for Gilardino," insisted Corvino. "Khouma Babacar has asked to leave so he can get more playing time, so we are looking for strikers who can challenge Gilardino for a starting spot.
"Juan Manuel Vargas is an important player for us, but there were only negotiations for him in the past."