Liverpool and Tottenham have been informed that Fiorentina have no intention of parting with Federico Chiesa, with Rocco Commisso vowing that his club “won’t make the same mistake as with Roberto Baggio”.
The Viola striker, 21, has been linked with a big-money move elsewhere during the summer transfer window.
Premier League interest is said to have been shown, with Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino among those considering additions to their respective attacking ranks.
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Chiesa, though, may be out of reach, with Fiorentina owner Commisso claiming that he will not be sanctioning any sales, even if a €100 million (£90m/$112m) bid is tabled.