Fiorentina director Mario Cognini admits Stefano Pioli is of interest.
The former Inter Milan boss was sacked last week.
“Our intention for the future is to have an Italian Coach, because to revamp a squad it's better that he already knows Serie A well," Cognini told Sky Sport Italia.
“Pioli can fit the profile of who we are looking for and he could be among the names that (director Pantaleo) Corvino and his collaborators are interested in."