Palermo midfielder Armin Bacinovic is being watched by Chelsea and Liverpool.
The Slovenian international has already been valued at £12 million after a stellar first year with the Rosanero.
Many see the 21 year-old as the natural heir to teammate Javier Pastore once he moves on.
But reports in Italy now suggest that he is likely to make a move to England in January.
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