Fiorentina formalise Fernando bid

It’s reported Fiorentina made a formal offer to Shakhtar Donetsk for Fernando, on loan with option to buy for €15m.

Their interest in the midfielder is well known, but Sky Sport Italia claim this afternoon that an official fax has now been sent to the Ukrainian club.

It’s reported Fiorentina made a formal offer to Shakhtar Donetsk for Fernando, on loan with option to buy for €15m.

Their interest in the midfielder is well known, but Sky Sport Italia claim this afternoon that an official fax has now been sent to the Ukrainian club.

The proposal is to take Fernando on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season for €15m.

Sky also insist Coach Mircea Lucescu has already given the all-clear to this transfer, but the final decision is down to the Shakhtar President.

The 22-year-old Brazilian is due to sign a five-year contract with the Viola.