Source: SKY_Sports
United face Viola complaint
Italians not happy at transfer of Fornasier
Fifa have confirmed they have been contacted by Fiorentina about Manchester United's signing of Michele Fornasier.
The Italian Under 16 skipper has agreed a move to Old Trafford and he played in their Milk Cup win in Northern Ireland in the summer.
With Italian clubs unable to offer professional terms until they are 18, Premier League clubs have been constant raiders on Italy.
Manchester United have been one of the most consistent plunderers of the Italian market, having previously bagged the likes of Giusseppe Rossi, Federico Macheda and Davide Petrucci.
Fifa's recent banning of Chelsea for their capture of former Lens youngster Gael Kakuta, has brought the spotlight on other potential deals which could see Fifa act on them.
United's signing of French starlet Paul Pogba has angered his former club Le Havre, and both clubs have issued statements insisting they are in the right and will take action against the other.
However, whilst Fifa are still waiting to hear from Le Havre over allegations they have made about Pogba - Fiorentina have made moves to lodge an official complaint about Fornasier.
"We can confirm that we were contacted by Fiorentina with regard to the potential transfer of the player, Michele Fornasier, to the English club, Manchester United," a Fifa spokesman confirmed.
"However, so far no formal investigation was opened since the relevant documentation needs to be completed."
Fifa also confirmed that the Football Association, on behalf of Manchester United, have made contact with them about the registration of Empoli's youngster Alberto Massacci.
Massacci is another Italian starlet to have been snapped up by Sir Alex Ferguson's academy - but his move has been delayed by the Italian FA, who have yet to release his registration.
"We can confirm that our services were contacted by the Football Association on behalf of its member club, Manchester United, with regard to the international clearance for the player Alberto Massacci since the FA was not able to receive the pertinent international transfer certificate from the Italian Football Federation (the association of the player's former club). We are currently investigating the matter."
