Riccardo Montolivo

[St Abramovich 175]

Name: Riccardo Montolivo

Age: 26

Position: CM

Current Club: Fiorentina

Potential Price: £10-15M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Mt5n7jXZZ8

Read this article and the thought came to mind.

While we have been linked to him this year, it was under Carlo and the story has now gone cold.

I saw him during the World Cup in South Africa and was extremely impressed, one of the only bright sparks from the Italian campaign.

At a fraction of Modric's price, could be worth a look.

Montolivo doesn’t believe in the Fiorentina project. As a result, the player will be sold abroad.

-Fiorentina sporting director Pantaleo Corvino

[magic weeds 446]

always thought he was a DM

[Madmax 9,219]

One of the modern Italian greats. Take him in a heartbeat.

[Ramox 246]

I've never saw really good Italian players, who play with passion, and try to do everything for the win, and for the team. (exception: Zola, Vialli)

They are just alibi players... respect for the expections

I wouldn't be too happy, if this will happen.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

He's a deep-lying playmaker, á la Alonso - but nowhere near as good. That being said he's still a decent player and is out of contract at the end of this season.

[laeth 527]

He even looks like Modric (albeit taller!).