Italian defender on way to Ewood?

The veteran right-back spent six years at Juventus before moving to Fiorentina.

But the giant Italian club folded, leaving all their players available on frees.

Everton currently have him on trial, but it’s thought that they can’t afford his wages, so Souness may step in and snap him up before the September transfer deadline.

First division leaders Portsmouth also tried to sign the star but couldn’t sort a deal.