Italian agent Danilo Caravello believes Roma defender Christian Panucci will sign for Olympique Lyon. Caravello has Lyon fullback Fabio Grosso on his books and said: "It can be a viable option, given the excellent relationship (Panucci's agent) Oscar Damiani has with the leaders of Lyon.

"There is the problem that he cannot play in the Champions League, this could slow down the operation. Then there is what Roma wants ... however, Lyon is the most likely destination."