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Fiorentina’s stance over Chiesa shouldn’t deter Tottenham and Chelsea

Bryan Dabo (R) of ACF Fiorentina celebrates a goal with team mate Federico Chiesa (C) during the serie A match between Genoa CFC and ACF Fiorentina...
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Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have been linked with Federico Chiesa of Fiorentina in the summer transfer window.

Federico Chiesa of ACF Fiorentina reacts during the serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Artemio Franchi on May 13, 2018 in Florence, Italy.

According to Calciomercato.com, Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs interested in signing Federico Chiesa from Fiorentina in the summer transfer window.

Chelsea and AC Milan are also reported to be interested in Chiesa, who is one of the best and most promising young wingers in Italy.

The Italy international winger has made 34 starts and one substitute appearances in Serie A for Fiorentina this season, scoring six goals and providing four assists in the process, according to WhoScored.

Federico Chiesa  of ACF Fiorentina in action during the serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Artemio Franchi on May 13, 2018 in Florence, Italy.

Valued at €63.7 million (£56.18m) by CIES Football Observatory, Chiesa could develop into a superb and world-class footballer in the coming years, and there is no surprise that Tottenham and Chelsea are (reportedly) interested in the 20-year-old.

However, Fiorentina general manager Pantaleo Corvino’s comments suggest that Tottenham and Chelsea may not be able to secure the services of the young winger even if they make big offers.

Federico Chiesa (R) of ACF Fiorentina in action against Nicolas Spolli of Genoa CFC during the serie A match between Genoa CFC and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on May 6, 2018 in...

Calciomercato.com quotes Corvino as saying: “Chiesa? We are in a position where we can resist any temptation to sell, while Pioli has a two-year contract with the club having the option to extend it for a further season.”

Fiorentina are not exactly having a great season and could end up outside the top seven of Serie A, but the Viola seem confident about retaining the services of Chiesa.

Tottenham and Chelsea, though, should still make offers for the winger, as money talks, and the youngster himself could be tempted to play in the Premier League and live in London.