Fiorentina are on the verge of completing a surprising move for Bournemouth full-back Alex Jimenez, according to Football Italia. The 20-year-old is set to return to Serie A just a season after leaving Italy, with the Viola having identified him as a key reinforcement for the right flank.
The news comes after Fiorentina saw an approach for Tolu Arokodare rebuffed by Wolves, underlining the club's determined drive to bolster multiple departments this summer. Jimenez, who can operate as a right-back or wing-back, had limited opportunities in the Premier League last term and is now set for a fresh start under Raffaele Palladino.
The deal is expected to be finalised in the coming days, with a medical already pencilled in. Jimenez's return to Serie A is seen as a low-risk, high-reward gamble for a Fiorentina side aiming to compete on domestic and European fronts next season.
