Sampdoria are exploring the prospect of bringing Everton striker Moise Kean back to Italy.
The young Italy international was sold by Juventus to Everton in August, but has struggled on Merseyside with form and disiplinary problems.
Telenord says Claudio Ranieri's Samp are interested in Kean ahead of the winter market.
If Everton are willing to release Kean for loan for six months, then Ranieri will make a move.
Kean has also been linked with AC Milan this week.