Genoa are in contact with Villarreal for striker Giuseppe Rossi.
The Italy international has seen his asking price fall from €18 million to €10-12 million over the last 12 months and Genoa president Enrico Preziosi wants to bring him back to Serie A.
Even at his current price, Rossi could be out of reach for Preziosi - however, he has a trump card to play.
Preziosi plans talks with Inter Milan about taking Rossi in a co-ownership deal. He has a good relationship with Inter and could call on the European champs to help him bring Rossi back to Italy for the new season.
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