Alberto di Chiara says Fiorentina should encourage Real Madrid to bid for fullback Juan Manuel Vargas.

The Peru international is a top January target for Real and former Viola star Di Chiara believes it would be good business for his old club to sell.

Di Chiara told TMW: "Football has changed. Maybe previously I would have said no, but now ...

"Football is a business, football clubs are businesses that produce profits. Of course, it's better to have someone like Vargas than not, but we must see the return, if he is worth keeping ...

"But okay, if €30 million arrives you should sell."