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Parma have admitted that Milan, Inter and Chelsea are all still in the running to sign star striker Alberto Gilardino.
The Italian international was believed to be on the verge of joining the Rossoneri, but talks stalled over the Tardini outfit’s £25m asking price.
"The situation is still open even if it is clear that only the big clubs can afford the costs involved," sporting director Oreste Cinquini said.
"I have spoken a few times to (Inter owner Massimo) Moratti, while (Milan chief Adriano) Galliani has given us the freedom to talk to other clubs.
"Something could happen at Chelsea too because they have been left unsatisfied with Didier Drogba’s year.
"He is a great player but his strike rate isn’t very high. Chelsea have a defensive set-up and need a striker who can take chances."
Cinquini refused to reveal exactly how much Parma were expecting for the player but did confirm it was a sizeable amount.
"I won’t mention figures but he is an important player," he added. "Despite Parma’s problems in the past season, he confirmed his potential which is a tough thing to do in football."
However, Cinquini did go on to add that the player could still be at the Stadio Tardini next term.
"If someone important buys the club then they could block his sale but that isn’t the case at the minute," he said.
"We just want to be realistic. We know certain figures are out of reach for some clubs but we are talking about a young champion."