Guangzhou Evergrande star Alessandro Diamanti is closer to returning to Italy.
After a year in China, former Bologna star Diamanti is now ready to return to Europe and Serie A.
Sky Italia says Fiorentina are in talks with Guangzhou Evergrande over a permanent deal for the Italy international.
The Viola are prepared to pay €3 million to bring Diamanti home.
The midfielder has also been linked with Juventus, where coach Massimiliano Allegri is a big fan.