<>Fiorentina have announced that they are unlikely to make any new signings in the January transfer window.
Speaking on Italian television programme Diretto Stadio, Pantaleo Corvino told viewers that it would be problematic to bring in reinforcements in the New Year.
"It will be very difficult to make important signings in January," said the outfit’s sporting director. "Clubs simply won’t release players."
The news will come as a huge blow to supporters of the Tuscan side, whose President Andrea Della Valle has repeated over recent weeks that funds will be made available to Coach Cesare Prandelli after Christmas.
Robert Pires, Cristiano Zanetti and even Antonio Cassano have been linked with a move to the Stadio Artemio Franchi, but it now seems that Serie A’s third-placed side will be putting their cheque-book away.
"We will try to make a move if the opportunity presents itself," added Corvino. "But only if it is worthwhile. Certain transfers could cause unrest in the dressing room."
If the latter statement suggested a move for Cassano was not in the club’s plans, the following one confirmed as much unequivocally.
"Cassano does not interest us," he announced. "We already have Riccardo Montolivo in that role."
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