MANCHESTER UNITED boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly send his personal scout to watch Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa.
The 22-year-old – the son of iconic Italy striker Enrico – has long been linked with a move to the Premier League following his impressive form for La Viola.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sent his personal scout to watch Fiorentina winger Federico ChiesaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
United, who first kept tabs on Chiesa back in 2018 under Jose Mourinho, have now ramped up their interest ahead of a proposed summer move.
According to the Daily Mail, Solskjaer’s personal scout Simon Wells was in attendance during Fiorentina’s 1-1 draw at home to AC Milan last weekend.
Chiesa played the full ninety minutes as Giuseppe Iachini’s side earned a late point against the Rossoneri following Erick Pulgar’s late penalty.
SunSport revealed that Wells was appointed Solskjaer’s personal scout last year and reports directly to the Norwegian manager.
Wells has a good reputation for analysing players and working with data – his knowledge helped secure Sweden centre-back Victor Lindelof from Benfica.
He was also one of the first looking at Joao Felix from the Portuguese giants, with the youngster moving to Atletico Madrid for £113million in the summer.
Chiesa meanwhile is reportedly valued at around £60million, having already won 17 caps for Italy, and is expected to be in his country’s squad for Euro 2020.
The attacker, who has also attracted interest from Spurs, Manchester City and Chelsea, was also taught in English at the International School of Florence as a youngster.
He remains under contract until 2022 but Fiorentina are said to be readying an offer to extend his deal for an additional two years.
Federico Chiesa is the son of former Italy, Parma and Fiorentina striker EnricoCredit: AP:Associated Press
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