But it now appears Alonso isn't close to sealing a move from Fiorentina.
Yesterday, director Freitas said: "So far no club has come to ask for our best players. He (Alonso) is, for now, a Fiorentina player."
Chelsea have less than 48 hours to get anymore transfers over the line with the window set to shut tomorrow evening.
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Marcos Alonso played 39 games for Fiorentina last season in all competitions
Alonso has been targeted following failed approaches for Kalidou Koulibaly and Alessio Romagnoli.
The former Real Madrid defender has Premier League experience too from spells at Bolton and Sunderland, with his reputation having grown in Serie A.
A £24m move is touted for Alonso with Chelsea desperate to bring defensive reinforcements in.
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