Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given is eyeing a move to Italy.
Given remains determined to get a move out of City this month.
The Mirror says Given's advisers - boosted by a 'good word' from Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni and his staff - are looking into potential loan moves to AS Roma, Lazio and AC Milan.
It is a long shot and Given, 34, whose chances of a domestic switch have been reduced, was ideally looking for a full-time transfer.