1 Anderson in action for Fiorentina

Fiorentina have opted against signing Manchester United’s Anderson and Sunderland defender Modibo Diakite on a permanent basis.

Both players joined the Italian club on loan during the previous transfer window after struggling to nail down a first-team spot at their parent clubs during the first-half of the season.

Anderson, who managed only two league starts under David Moyes at United, went on to make seven Serie A appearances for Fiorentina, although three of those were from the bench.

Defender Diakite fared better in Florence, making nine league starts, and Fiorentina were thought to be keen to sign him outright.

However, Fiorentina have sent both players back to England it is believed they will not opt to pursue their services again in the future.