Genoa defender Sebastian De Maio has become a transfer target for Fiorentina, who are looking to add depth to their back line.
Viola coach Paulo Sousa wants another defender in the squad and sporting director Daniele Prade has been speaking to the Grifone about the acquisition of the 28-year-old Italo-French defender.
According to Tuttomercatoweb, Genoa are willing to let De Maio go on loan to Fiorentina for €1 million and then the Viola will have to buy him for €4m in the summer.
The Gigliati only want an option to buy instead of a compulsory buy-out clause but both parties are still trying to negotiate a deal.
De Maio’s potential transfer depends a lot on Fiorentina’s chances of recruiting Argentine youngster Emanuel Mammana from River Plate.
Gigliati technical director Valentino Angeloni has flown to Argentina to see if he can strike a deal with Los Millonarios for the 19-year-old.
