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Maxi Rodriguez, signed from Atletico Madrid in January, is another attracting interest from Spain with Espanyol reportedly tracking the Argentina international, who spent three seasons at the La Liga outfit earlier in his career.
But Espanyol yesterday distanced themselves from such speculation with club director Joan Collet quoted as saying the move “was not viable economically”.
Meanwhile, Insua’s transfer to Fiorentina is in danger of falling through after the Italian club admitted they were unwilling to match his Anfield wages.
Insua has been expected to leave Anfield after the Serie A side agreed a fee of around £5million for the left-back more than a week ago.
However, Fiorentina sporting director Pantaleo Corvino has warned Insua he must lower his salary demands for the transfer to be completed.
“We have an agreement with the English club, but we have to find an understanding with the player in terms of wages,” said Corvino. “We cannot guarantee him the figures that he gets at Liverpool.”
