Manchester United and Chelsea are chasing Lazio youngster Marco Davide Faraoni.
The 18 year-old centre-half was all set to join Palermo this week on a free transfer. But Sicilian sources say the move has stalled after Faraoni's minders were contacted by United and Chelsea representatives.
Faraoni, who can also play at wing-back, is now favouring a move to England this summer.