Mobido Diakite is set to return to Italy, as the Sunderland defender closes in on a switch to Fiorentina.
The former Lazio man has seen talks between his Premier League owners and La Viola accelerate in recent hours and an agreement on a loan deal until the summer all but agreed.
Diakite is seen as closing in on completing the move, with only formalities preventing its official announcement.
The 26-year-old, who only moved out to Sunderland in the summer, had also been linked with Parma during this transfer window.
Mobido Diakite is set to return to Italy, as the Sunderland defender closes in on a switch to Fiorentina.
The former Lazio man has seen talks between his Premier League owners and La Viola accelerate in recent hours and an agreement on a loan deal until the summer all but agreed.
Diakite is seen as closing in on completing the move, with only formalities preventing its official announcement.
The 26-year-old, who only moved out to Sunderland in the summer, had also been linked with Parma during this transfer window.
Earlier this month, Marco Alonso moved from Fiorentina to Sunderland on a loan until the end of the season.