Chievo have not given up hope of pulling off an audacious swoop for Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli.
The Italy international is expected to leave Anfield this summer but has so far failed to seal a move to get his career back on track.
It had been suggested that AC Milan would sign him permanently but they appear to have gone off the idea after he managed just one goal in 20 Serie A appearances on loan last term.
Then Ajax and Besiktas were both mooted as potential admirers but neither firmed up their interest with a suitable offer.