Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini admits they're ready to pay big for Atalanta defender Gianpaolo Bellini.

The signing of Bellini is a personal request from new Palermo coach Stefano Colantuono and Zamparini admitted: "Atalanta are asking big money for Bellini.

"But that's not to say we're unwilling to match their demands, as he's a favourite of Colantuono's."