Parma legend Tino Asprilla isn't ignoring the club's meltdown.

The former Newcastle United star is trying to put together an ex-players' group to help the crisis club.

"It's a shame what's happening," Asprilla told RCN Radio.

"I'm here, in Colombia, looking for ways to help my former club. I spoke with several players to see if there's anything we can put up for auction.

"The crisis has occurred because of poor management at the club in recent years, the players can't even transfer away.

"It's very rare for European teams to be in a situation like this, it hardly ever happens."