Post by Taxigirl on Jan 15, 2004 9:50:13 GMT
Inter say they are more interested in wrapping up a deal for Adriano than concluding talks for Dejan Stankovic.
Reports in recent days had suggested that the Lazio midfielder could arrive by the end of the week but that may not be the case.
"We have met with Lazio but at this moment in time we are more interested in Adriano," said President Massimo Moratti.
"Parma’s situation is always continually evolving and it is our duty to follow it with attention."
Adriano is already half owned by the Nerazzurri and they are expected to buy him outright for the start of next season.
However, given Parma’s financial situation, there is a possibility that he could arrive immediately.
The two clubs are understood to have started negotiations in December where a £16m fee is believed to have been agreed in principal.
If the Tardini outfit want the money immediately then it looks increasingly likely that Adriano could be playing for Inter in the next few weeks.
As for Stankovic, his club yesterday ruled out the possibility of a January switch but Moratti isn’t so sure.
"We are in no rush as we have until the end of the month until the window closes," he added.
Meanwhile, there are unconfirmed rumours of problems between the club and Christian Vieri.
Speculation suggests that boss Alberto Zaccheroni wanted him in the squad for yesterday’s 0-0 Coppa Italia draw at Udinese.
But Vieri wasn’t there after he allegedly insisted that he remain in Milan to do specific training on his left knee.