Viola keen on Drenthe switch

Serie A club Fiorentina are looking to push through a move for Real Madrid midfielder Royston Drenthe, according to agent Ernesto Bronzetti.

As Real Madrid look to assemble the finest squad in the world, a number of players could become surplus to requirements at the Santiago Bernabeu.

With Kaka having joined from AC Milan and a deal agreement with Cristiano Ronaldo, it is most likely that other big names will follow during the transfer window.

Fiorentina are believed to be keen on signing Dutchman Drenthe, initially on loan for a season with the option of a permanent deal at the end of the 12 months.

Bronzetti claims Real would be happy to let Drenteh leave, but only for a considerably higher fee.

He explained: “I had a chat with Pantaleo Corvino and he admitted he wants Drenthe.

“They want to loan him and then buy him for £6m. Real Madrid are OK with the loan but they would like more money for the permanent transfer.”

But Bronzetti has also warned Fiorentina that they could face competition for Drenthe, who has been linked with Genoa and Tottenham.

“Royston is young and talented,” he said “Perhaps he is Real Madrid’s most wanted player so Fiorentina will have to make an effort to buy him.”