Fiorentina academy chief Valentino Angeloni is delighted with the progress of young fullback Michael Kayode.

The youngster has shone and is attracting interest from bigger clubs, including Arsenal.

Angeloni told Firenzeviola.it: "Michael is a serious boy and in recent years he, and others, have never and I repeat, never, had a wrong attitude during a match.

"The voices will not distract Michael, on the contrary they will help him to do even better."

Kayode's former agent Carlo Caramelli said: "In fact, I heard [scout Andrea] Ritorni said I said to him jokingly: 'But which Arsenal? Mike just stay at Fiorentina.

Caramelli added: “I also know that a year ago some German clubs moved.

“These are all important proofs of esteem, but now Mike must remain focused on Fiorentina and take one step at a time. I really hope that he continues to improve while maintaining its naturalness."