Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero admits there's confusion over their move for Everton striker Samuel Eto'o.
Samp are waiting for Eto'o to negotiate a release from his Everton deal.
"I haven't been working in football for long and can say this is a weird working environment," said Ferrero.
"People say one thing and then do another. Nobody can figure out who is in charge at Everton, but we are getting to a breakthrough.
"What are the chances of the move happening? Let's be prudent and say 50 per cent. Eto'o is a reliable man and is very eager to come to Samp. We're down to the last details."
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