Fiorentina are eyeing Sunderland defender Modibo Diakite.

The Viola fancied Diakite in the summer before his move to Wearside and are ready to try again.

Sportmediaset says an offer has been made to take him on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season for €2m.

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