Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has cooled talk of a move for Sampdoria outcast Antonio Cassano.

There have been reports that Zamparini is planning on a big January signing, such as Cassano.

"Absolutely not. I was asked by journalists whether I would ever sign Cassano and I replied that yes, I would, but not right now.

"I wouldn't know where to put him in the team. Maybe one day, if I no longer have Javier Pastore..."