Fiorentina in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over Sissoko loan

The midfielder could be on his way back to Serie A this winter, with the Artemio Franchi side keen to sign him on a temporary basis

Fiorentina have confirmed on their official website that they have opened talks with Paris Saint-Germain over the loan signing of Mohamed Sissoko until the end of the season, with the option of a permanent deal.

The Viola are desperate to further strengthen their squad in the January transfer window as they aim to qualify for next year's edition of the Champions League, and they see Sissoko as a valuable addition to their midfield.

The 28-year-old joined PSG from Juventus in the summer of 2011, and he has since made over 30 official appearances for the Ligue 1 outfit.

However, the holding midfielder has struggled to secure regular first team action this term, and is therefore keen to move on this winter.

Fiorentina have made it clear that talks with les Parisiens will continue later on Wednesday, and expect to reach an agreement shortly.

Fiorentina defender secures loan to Genoa

Full-back Mattia Cassani has officially signed with Genoa on loan from Fiorentina, with the Grifone having the option to purchase at the end of the current campaign.
The Italian international had been the subject of interest of a number of clubs in the January transfer window, including Palermo, Roma, and Inter.
The Marassi outfit released a statement Wednesday confirming the acquisition.
“Genoa Cfc announce that a deal has been concluded with Acf Fiorentina for the temporary acquisition, with option to make the move permanent, of defender Mattia Cassani.”
The former Palermo man had struggled for playing time in Vincenzo Montella’s 3-5-2 system, appearing just eight times, four of them starts, in Serie A this season.

Stoke move to beat Fiorentina for Bolton fullback Alonso

Stoke City have made an offer for Bolton Wanderers fullback Marcos Alonso.
The Daily Mail says Stoke are making a bid to sign Bolton left-back Alonso in a £500,000 deal.
Alonso is close to sealing a pre-contract move to Italian giants Fiorentina that will see him head to Italy in June.
But Tony Pulis is in desperate need of a left-back and is hoping to persuade Alonso to stay in England instead.
Fiorentina are willing to pay £200,000 to land the Spaniard, 22, before the transfer window closes.

Fiorentina silent over Alonso link

FIORENTINA have given no indication that they will make a second bid for defender Marcos Alonso before tomorrow’s transfer deadline.
The Serie A club had a verbal bid turned down for Alonso last week but have not followed up their interest.
The Spanish full-back has rejected the offer of a new contract at the Reebok and a transfer fee would be set by tribunal if he moved on in the summer – although part of that fee would also be passed on to Real Madrid.
Alonso produced a man-of-the-match performance against Everton at the weekend, and Dougie Freedman does not expect him, Stuart Holden or Kevin Davies, who also find themselves coming to the end of their current deals, to allow their situation to affect their performances on the pitch.
“They signed the contract, they know the deal,” he said.
“Is it unsettling? I wouldn’t say that. When you are working in this fabulous job I don’t think any situation should be unsettling.”
Speculation over Alonso, Holden and Davies has increased over the last week after Freedman said that renewing contracts was not a matter of priority at present.
“We are not at 17th in the league, concentrating on individuals, I think we should be concentrating on what the club should be doing,” he added.
“As a club we are trying to go forward.”
It is understood that the club have not ruled out offering Davies and Holden new deals, although any offer would be in keeping with the current financial situation at the club.
In Holden’s case in particular, Freedman is keen for the American to concentrate only on making a full recovery from his long-term injury issues.
“I can't be too emotional because everyone is so emotional towards him,” he said. “He's a great fella and I wish him all the luck in the world.
“Yes he is out of contract in the summer but that’s the least of his concerns.
“He has gone through a career-threatening major knee operation so that’s far from his thinking, his contract situation. Just getting back playing football is a delight for him.
“I don’t think he needs that sort of pressure from me to sign, or not to sign, a contract. I think he needs all the support he can get to play football. Let’s strip it all down and remember the days when he used to play in the streets. That’s what he needs to remember.”

Juventus push for Jovetic as Fiorentina come in for Quagliarella

Fiorentina are making a move for Juventus striker Fabio Quagliarella.
Viola coach Vincenzo Montella wants to sign the Italy international before tomorrow night's transfer deadline.
Tuttosport says Juve GM Beppe Marotta is open to discussing terms - if Fiorentina are prepared to consider Stevan Jovetic's sale.
Marotta would be willing to accept even first refusal on Jovetic with the view to signing the Montenegro international in the summer.

Fiorentina goalkeeper to Bologna?

The agent of Fiorentina goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano claims his client will be transferred to Bologna during the January window.
There have been rumours circulating that the shot-stopper would leave the Viola in January, with Roma being linked, but it appears the Rossoblu will land him.
“There’s no chance Emiliano will be wearing the Roma jersey. He will most likely be going to Bologna, if what the market is telling me is correct,” said agent Claudio Vigorelli.
Viviano, 27, is currently on loan at Fiorentina from Palermo.

Comments: Catania-Fiorentina

Catania 2-1 Fiorentina
Rolando Maran: “Up until we reach 40 points, we will continue to talk only about safety. It’s true we are having an extraordinary season.”
Vincenzo Montella: “The result was negative, but once again we created and played good football. Our mentality will not change, nor will our objective of targeting Europe.”