On Sunday, Tuttomercatoweb were quite optimistic about Fiorentina’s move for Tottenham sporting director Fabio Paratici.
FirenzeViola also claimed the Italian has given his approval to joining La Viola, who won their first game of the season on Sunday.
Amidst all of this, there was a lack of information on Tottenham’s stance regarding Paratici.
FirenzeViola report the London club have been left ‘surprised’ by all the fuss. They have only heard about Fiorentina’s approach for Paratici through the Italian press.
As of last night, their sporting director hadn’t directly informed them about any chance of leaving. They are still waiting to be contacted by Paratici about a potential switch to Fiorentina as an exit will require the termination of his two-year contract.
It is believed that the relationship between the 53-year-old and the Tottenham management is good. The club stood by the Italian during his suspension and they are expecting more communication from the director.
Fiorentina remain confident about their move, despite this. If anything, this will only slow down their talks and they are looking to make Paratici’s move official by the weekend.
Tuttomercatoweb have it a little differently. They report initial contact between the two clubs has taken place.
Paratici is said to be ‘flattered and drawn into a seemingly impossible challenge’. That must be some big flattery, given Fiorentina’s current position and potential relegation.