With multiple reports now that Dusan Vlahovic will join Juventus for €70m including bonuses and Fiorentina fans sending out threats, police are patrolling the Serbian striker’s house.
The deal would seem to be done between the clubs, as the Viola finally accepted that Vlahovic was prepared to reject every other offer, even far more lucrative ones from Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United.
Sky: Juventus and Fiorentina reach agreement over Vlahovic transfer
It has been suggested he had agreed basic personal terms with Juve before turning down the contract extension with Fiorentina over the summer.
Now multiple sources including Sky Sport Italia, Sport Mediaset, Sportitalia and Goal.com all have the same story, a deal has been done for circa €67m including bonuses.
Fiorentina fans are furious and placed several insulting and threatening banners around the city.
This includes one that reads: ‘Your guards won’t save your life. Gypsy, it’s over for you!’
According to La Repubblica newspaper, police have started ‘dynamic surveillance’ of Vlahovic’s house, sending cars repeatedly around his home to keep a close eye on the situation.
While not a full-on police guard yet, it is a significant step up in the tension around the player.
Juventus and Fiorentina are age-old rivals and moves between the clubs have always been surrounded by controversy, above all riots when Roberto Baggio joined the Old Lady in 1990.