Report – Fiorentina Eyeing Up Parma & Inter Milan Stars For Deep-Lying Playmaker Role | OneFootball

Fiorentina are targeting the likes of Parma’s Adrian Bernabe and Inter Milan’s Kristjan Asllani for the deep-lying playmaker role.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. They also identify Richard Rios, Morten Frendrup, Tino Anjorin, and Hamed Junior Traore as targets for La Viola in midfield.

One area of the pitch where Fiorentina will have to sign a player this summer is in holding midfield.

Last season, Danilo Cataldi played for the Tuscan club, on loan from Lazio. However, they have not signed the 30-year-old on a permanent basis.

Therefore, the base of midfield is a priority position for Fiorentina this summer.

Fiorentina Target Bernabe & Asllani For Holding Midfield

PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 05: Adrián Bernabé of Parma calcio in action during the Serie A match between Parma and FC Internazionale at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 05, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, one target in the position for Fiorentina is Adrian Bernabe.

The 24-year-old Parma midfielder has also been on the radar of Inter Milan as a possible replacement for Hakan Calhanoglu.

However, Bernabe would not come cheap. Parma reportedly want a fee of at least €25 million for the Spaniard.

Meanwhile, the Gazzetta report, Fiorentina are also not giving up their interest in Inter midfielder Kristjan Asllani.

Furthermore, the Gazzetta anticipate, the likes of Palemeiras’s Richard Rios, Genoa’s Morten Frendrup, Empoli’s Tino Anjorin, and Bournemouth’s Hamed Junior Traore are all on Fiorentina’s radar.