Fiorentina are closing in on Curitiba defender Henrique.
The young Brazilian's agent, Marcos Malaquias, said: "It's true that Fiorentina are following him, though for now there has been nothing official.
"Henrique can leave Curitiba in January."
Fiorentina are expected to have a representative in Brazil this week to make a formal first offer to Curitiba for Henrique.