Manchester City still have some way to go to sign Fiorentina winger Alessio Cerci.
The Independent says reports in Italy suggesting an imminent deal for Cerci are inaccurate and seemingly part of a strategy to push the pace of a deal, but there are ongoing discussions on what could be a £7m transfer.
Cerci's arrival would bring City another Italian with a colourful background.
Though less controversial than Mario Balotelli, the 23-year-old striker has clashed with fans of Fiorentina, accusing them of scapegoating him last season because Roman-born players are not popular in Fiorentina.
