Fiorentina wait on Insua

Fiorentina are hopeful of concluding a move for Liverpool left-back Emiliano Insua, but they are still waiting for the bureaucractic wheels to start turning in England.

Il Giornale della Toscana reports the deal has seen a rapid deceleration because new Reds boss Roy Hodgson is taking his time evaluating his squad for next season - leaving the Viola to wait.

Before he decides who should stay or go, Hodgson wants a clear and through inspection of the resources at his disposal before granting freedom for any move.

Previous reports from both England and Italy claimed Fiorentina had struck an accord with Liverpool over a €4 million deal, but the Premier League club need to find a replacement for Insua before he can leave, having already seen Fabio Aurelio and Andrea Dossena flee.

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