Anton Ferdinand set to join Fiorentina on loan

Anton Ferdinand is set for a loan switch to Fiorentina, after a deal to join Palermo fell through.

The defender has been told to find another club after a fall out with Sunderland boss Steve Bruce, who's summer signings relegated him to fifth choice centre back.

Palermo sporting director Walter Sabatini said: "Anton Ferdinand is a physically strong defender that we like, but we decided to give up because we don't need another central defender."