However, Fiorentina have joined West Ham and Spanish side Getafe in the race to land Marica - who is available without a transfer fee.
An injury to star striker Mario Gomez - who joined the Italians this summer from Bayern Munich - has sent Fiorentina back into the market for a replacement.
Arsenal, West Ham and Getafe have also been linked with the Romanian international [GETTY]
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And Marica has emerged as a target for Viola boss Vincenzo Montella, who wants to sustain his side's assault on the Champions League places in Serie A.
Marica - who has 22 goals in 64 international outings for Romania - looks set for a new home before the end of the month.
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