Sampdoria lawyer Antonio Romei says a deal with Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia has stalled.
Romei admits they may be forced to look elsewhere.
“There was interest from our side," Romei told FCInterNews when asked about Ranocchia.
“The player also expressed his willingness to come here to Genoa, but Inter have informed us that if they can't find a replacement in defence then they can't let him go.
“Could talks be revived? Let's see, at the moment I don't know."