Fiorentina sporting director Daniele Prade admits Alberto Aquilani’s “impractical salary” made the deal to sign him from Liverpool a difficult one.

Dimitar Berbatov’s agent is facing a demand to repay Fiorentina money they spent in trying to secure the striker’s signature this summer.

Roma have confirmed that Liverpool are interested in signing Italy international Fabio Borini.

Fiorentina have denied making an offer for Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh.