Ferrari remains locked in new contract talks and is aware that both Milan and Juve are keen to prise him away from the capital before the transfer deadline falls.

Roma cannot compete with either club in terms of wages, with Ferrari on £1.2 million-a-year and likely to leave if an offer of £2.5 million arrives today.

Along with Ferrari, Alberto Aquilani and Amantino Mancini have also seen new contract talks drag on as Roma's strict wage ceiling leaves sports directors Daniele Prade and Bruno Conti little room to maneuver.