Italian interest in Pastore

Last updated : 11 July 2011 By Team Talk

The Argentina international is set to leave the Sicilian outfit this summer with several top European clubs, including Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester City in the race to acquire the 22-year-old's services.

"There are five clubs keen on Pastore and one of them is Italian," said Zamparini to Stadionews. "It's not Napoli or Juventus."

The highly-rated playmaker, who is currently competing at the Copa America, joined Palermo in 2009 from Huracan for 19million euros and was the team's leading scorer in Serie A last season with 11 goals.

Pastore is valued at 50m euros and is under contract with Palermo until June 2015.

"There is a 99% chance that Pastore will leave," said Zamparini.

"But I think that without him the team will be able to fight to qualify for the Champions League."

Source: Team Talk

Source: Team Talk