Aquilani takes wage cut for Viola?

It's reported Fiorentina” data-scaytid=”3″>Fiorentina are close to agreeing a deal to bring Alberto Aquilani from Liverpool on loan thanks to his wage sacrifice.

The club has been in talks for over a week for the Italy midfielder, although his price-tag and wages have proved massive stumbling blocks.

It's reported Fiorentina are close to agreeing a deal to bring Alberto Aquilani from Liverpool on loan thanks to his wage sacrifice.

The club has been in talks for over a week for the Italy midfielder, although his price-tag and wages have proved massive stumbling blocks.

According to the Corriere dello Sport this morning, director of sport Pantaleo Corvino has achieved a breakthrough.

Liverpool are ready to loan Aquilani out to Fiorentina, just as they did with Juventus” data-scaytid=”13″>Juventus last season, at a cost of €1m with an option to buy for €11m.

The difference here is that Aquilani has reportedly agreed to slash his wages to help the move go through.

He currently earns €3.6m per season, but Fiorentina are offering a five-year deal worth €2.2m per term.

It has been a busy few days for the Viola, who already signed Gianni Munari from Palermo and Andrea Lazzari from Cagliari” data-scaytid=”18″>Cagliari.

They are also said to be in talks with Lazio” data-scaytid=”19″>Lazio for Sergio Floccari.