Fiorentina are watching 1998-born winger Nicolas Gonzalez of Stuttgart as an addition into Gattuso's team.
Gonzalez appeared in 15 matches in the Bundesliga in an injury-shortened year, but scored six goals in those appearances.
Fiorentina has offered Stuttgart €20 million for the former Boca Juniors player. The German club could accept an offer with an additional €3 million bump and the inclusion of bonuses. Gonzalez was targeted in January by Mourinho and then by Lazio, and Paratici.
There have been negotiations ongoing for the last week and the deal is fairly advanced. "El Bicho" Gonzalez was bought by Stuttgart for €8 million, they stand to earn a solid plusvalenza should he be added to Gattuso's team.