Aston Villa are keen on Palermo midfielder Armin Bacinovic.
The 22-year-old was watched by Chelsea and Liverpool but, after a dip in form, has lost his place in the Palermo side.
His agent Amir Ruznic said: "Everything is still open. Aston Villa are really serious, as are Chievo. We might have to wait until the last few days of the transfer window."