Agent Michelangelo Minieri confirmed that Fiorentina ‘are in talks’ with Bari over young midfielder Gaetano Castrovilli.

The highly-rated 19-year-old has been tracked by the Viola for some time, and appeared for their youth side back in March 2016.

Now his agent has confirmed the reports that the two clubs are discussing a move for the player compared to Italy midfielder Marco Verratti.

Agent Michelangelo Minieri confirmed that Fiorentina ‘are in talks’ with Bari over young midfielder Gaetano Castrovilli.

The highly-rated 19-year-old has been tracked by the Viola for some time, and appeared for their youth side back in March 2016.

Now his agent has confirmed the reports that the two clubs are discussing a move for the player compared to Italy midfielder Marco Verratti.

"All is well, we hope that his transfer to Fiorentina will be completed," Minieri told FirenzeViola.it.

"The boy has already enjoyed a spell in their Primavera side last year, we hope it’s a good omen.

"Will he go into the first team or the Primavera? Let's see how things end up, then we will consider it."

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