AC Milan's hopes of signing Udinese midfielder Arthur Atta have been dashed. Fiorentina have agreed a deal with Udinese to sign the 23-year-old for a reported €30m plus add-ons and a sell-on clause. Atta was linked to Milan in the past 12 hours, but the Rossoneri will not be pursuing the deal further.

The move comes after a meeting between Udinese and Milan at Casa Milan last night, where Atta was discussed as a potential target. However, Fiorentina have acted swiftly to secure the signing, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that terms have been agreed and the 'Here we go' catchphrase has been used.

Atta is now on his way to Florence for medical tests and to sign a contract with Fiorentina. This development highlights the competitive nature of the Italian transfer market, with top clubs like Milan and Fiorentina vying for top talent.

The Rossoneri have shown they have the funds to enjoy the mercato, but it seems they will have to look elsewhere for new signings.