Fiorentina are locked in negotiations with Sporting Lisbon for midfielder Miguel Veloso.

La Viola scouts were at Sporting's clash with Leixoes to see Veloso in action and contact has already been made to discuss a fee for the Portugal international.

Fiorentina sports director Pantaleo Corvino is willing to wait until June to get his man, with Sporting demanding at least £6 million to sell.