De Gea, the former Manchester United goalkeeper, might join Fiorentina during the summer transfer window after his move to Genoa fell through.

De Gea was linked with a move to a Serie A club earlier this summer, but his pay demands proved a stumbling block.

Fiorentina are optimistic of signing De Gea, who is now a free agent.

The Spaniard hasn't had a club since leaving Manchester United last summer.

According to La Nazione, the veteran shot-stopper is Fiorentina's main target for the goalkeeper position, as optimism rises that a deal will be reached this summer.