Fiorentina want Southampton star to replace Jovetic

Fiorentina could turn to Southampton star Gaston Ramirez should they sell Arsenal target Stevan Jovetic this summer.

It has been widely reported that Arsene Wenger is considering a move for permed hitman Jovetic, who has scored 23 goals in his last 48 Serie A outings.

According to sources in Italy, Fiorentina have already drawn up a wish list of possible replacements for the 23-year-old - with Southampton's record signing Ramirez top of it.

The Uruguayan moved to St Mary's for £12m in the summer but despite some promising performances, his first season in England has been so far disrupted by injuries.

The 22-year-old has been linked with a swift return to Serie A, with Inter Milan also interested, but Fiorentina will have money to spend should they sell Jovetic.

And they may decide to use it on former-Bologna forward Ramirez, who has hit three goals in 18 appearances for the Saints.