Sampdoria chief Carlo Osti admits they admire Juventus defender Daniele Rugani.

Loan talks for Rugani have stalled since the appointment of new coach Vincenzo Montella at Samp.

However, Osti says: "He's a good player, a young man of great potential and he is owned by Juventus.

"We have an excellent relationship with Juventus, we have not yet assessed the next moves on the transfer market.

"Montella will learn more about the team and then we'll see if there is something we can do."