Catania chief Pietro Lo Monaco has urged Fiorentina fullback Juan Manuel Vargas to think twice about a move to Real Madrid.

Real are willing to splash out for the Peru international, who is becoming increasingly unsettled in Florence.

However, Lo Monaco told calciomercato.com: "If I were to give advice to Vargas, I would say stay in Florence, among people who will help you grow and play at high levels."

Lo Monaco sold Vargas to Fiorentina and added: "But knowing the guy, while he will feel the affection of the Viola fans, he will also be listening to his agents."