Fiorentina are reportedly close to a transfer for Basel defender Taulant Xhaka, having agreed a deal with the player.
The Viola have so far been quiet on the transfer market, with sporting director Daniele preaching ‘calm and tranquility’.
Gazzetta dello Sport reports that new Coach Paulo Sousa has personally requested Xhaka, having worked with the 24-year-old in Switzerland last season.
The newspaper believes a deal has been agreed with the player and his entourage, but a transfer fee has yet to be agreed with his club.
Fiorentina are reportedly close to a transfer for Basel defender Taulant Xhaka, having agreed a deal with the player.
The Viola have so far been quiet on the transfer market, with sporting director Daniele preaching ‘calm and tranquility’.
Gazzetta dello Sport reports that new Coach Paulo Sousa has personally requested Xhaka, having worked with the 24-year-old in Switzerland last season.
The newspaper believes a deal has been agreed with the player and his entourage, but a transfer fee has yet to be agreed with his club.
Gazzetta states that Basel are likely to ask for around €4m for the Albanian international, a fee which is unlikely to be problematic for the Viola.