Veteran Italian defender Christian Panucci is set to quit AS Roma after being benched for Roma’s latest game. AS Roma defeated Napoli 3-0 but Panucci was not involved and not at all impressed by the team selection.

“I have made my decision, I am leaving Roma. I don’t feel respected anymore. It’s a pity because I have spent 8 great seasons here in Rome. At present, I am not in contact with other clubs yet”.

In an interview with a local Italian daily, Palermo’s owner and chairman Maurizio Zamparini said that he only had a 30% chance to sign Brazilian forward Nilmar. Nilmar has been targeted by many top European clubs and it will be a real coup if Palermo can sign him under the noses of many European giants.

Juventus’ sporting director Alessio Secco has rubbished rumours that Juventus are after Chelsea’s left winger Florent Malouda.

“We are absolutely not interested in Malouda and we won’t sign anybody in this transfer window. It’s well known that we are seeking a new winger and we have a list of names for the summer, but the Frenchman is not an option”.

Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho wants to reduce his squad size at Inter Milan. But none of the players are close to a move. Dacourt’s move to Bologna has stalled while Crespo isn’t too interested in Espanyol’s offer. Jose is set to meet Massimo Moratti to resolve this issue.