Last night, Zamparini declared: "We will not be able to keep him for next season because other clubs are offering him three times what he earns here . I want £17 million, whichever club meets that will sign him.

"Amauri to Milan in exchange for (Alberto) Gilardino? In view of his form, it would be better if (Marco) Borriello came to Palermo. Juventus has many young players they can put on the plate, like (Raffaele) Palladino and (Paolo) De Ceglie.

"Roma wants Amauri, but without giving players away. Amauri could even move to a major foreign club."