Viola to let Cerci go

Fiorentina coach Delio Rossi has confirmed that he is ready to let Alessio Cerci leave the club.

Winger could be set for new club

Fiorentina coach Delio Rossi has confirmed that he is ready to let Alessio Cerci leave the club. The highly-rated winger has seen himself drop out of favour under new boss Rossi, due to a change in system. Cerci has not started for the Viola in over a month and speculation has suggested that Palermo and Premier League side Everton are keen. "Cerci is a wide attacker with certain characteristics, so he has been penalised by our change to a 3-5-2 system," said Rossi. "If he gets the chance, it's best he go express himself elsewhere, otherwise he'll have to stay in Florence and try to adapt." Cerci, who has also had a falling out with the club's fans, was wanted by Roberto Mancini at Manchester City last year. Whilst Rossi would not stand in Cerci's way - he insisted that the club should keep hold of former West Ham star Valon Behrami, who has been linked with Juventus. He said: "I think the club needs to take steps in order to improve the squad and not sell one of the most positive players. We need those who fit the project that I am trying to build with the club."