Parma are in talks with Chelsea for striker Fabio Borini.
Gazzetta dello Sport says Borini is set to leave Chelsea as he comes off contract in June.
Parma president Tommaso Ghirardi hopes to burn off all competition by making a cash offer for Borini in January.
Ghirardi is counting on Parma's good relationship with Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti to swing the deal in their favour.
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