AC Milan saw a deal for Udinese's goalkeeping sensation Simone Scuffet collapse in January.
Scuffet, 17, has been a revelation this season and Corriere della Sera says Milan thought they had a deal for the teen during the winter market.
Terms had been agreed, with Milan offering €1 million for complete ownership of the player.
But the Scuffet family rejected the move as they want Simone to complete his education in Udine.