Agent admits Fiorentina following Sporting Lisbon's Veloso

The agent of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso has confirmed Fiorentina's interest.

Viola scouts have been spotted at recent Sporting games and Veloso's agent, Paulo Barbosa, said: "I know that there were some Italian representatives, I can confirm that they were from Fiorentina. I have good reasons to believe that the news is true.

"I can confirm this, but there are no real negotiations.

"Certainly, Florence would be a happy destination for the player."