Manchester United fullback Matteo Darmian could yet make a return to Italy this month.
Gazzetta dello Sport says two new clubs have emerged as late entrants in the race to sign Darmian.
The Italian has been heavily linked with a move to Inter Milan or Juventus with reports earlier this week stating a move would be completed imminently.
But Fiorentina are keen to hijack the bid and give him another escape route from Old Trafford.
And also interested is Valencia which are eager to tempt Darmian to Spain.