Fiorentina will ask Napoli if they can take defender Lorenzo Tonelli on loan, according to La Nazione.
The Florence-based newspaper suggests Tonelli could be returning to Tuscany after his spell with Empoli.
Napoli signed the centre-back for €10m in July, but he is yet to make his debut for the Partenopei.
He turns 27 later this month and would relish a move to Fiorentina, as he was born in Florence.
The Viola are seeking reinforcements in defence, especially with Gonzalo Rodriguez failing to agree a new contract.
Fiorentina will ask Napoli if they can take defender Lorenzo Tonelli on loan, according to La Nazione.
The Florence-based newspaper suggests Tonelli could be returning to Tuscany after his spell with Empoli.
Napoli signed the centre-back for €10m in July, but he is yet to make his debut for the Partenopei.
He turns 27 later this month and would relish a move to Fiorentina, as he was born in Florence.
The Viola are seeking reinforcements in defence, especially with Gonzalo Rodriguez failing to agree a new contract.