Fiorentina are in pole position to sign Inter Milan forward Stevan Jovetic, according to claims in the Italian media. The former Manchester City star looks surplus to requirements at the San Siro, and has also been linked with a move to West Ham United in recent days.
The Montenegro international made his name with the Viola before his move to Manchester City a few seasons ago, and the Serie A club are keen to a the deal done in order to back their coach Paulo Sousa. Fiorentina are hoping to take the forward on loan with a right of redemption written into the deal.
These latest developments will come as a blow to West Ham if they were truly looking to Jovetic in order to strengthen their attacking options. With the injury problems of Andy Carroll this season, and summer signing Simone Zaza struggling for goals since arriving in England, West Ham manager Slaven Bilic was said to be looking at the option bringing Jovetic back to the Premier League.
Back to the drawing board again.
