Speaking to Italian media, Enzo Montemurro, the CEO of Varese has commented on the transfer situation of Osariemen Ebagua, who has shelved plans to extend his contract with The Leopards.

Tuttomercatoweb.com quoted Montemurro as saying: ''Verona. I don't think only Verona want him.

''Unfortunately, the player is out of contract, but I hope that he has a good end to the season maybe dragging us into the playoffs.''

Verona, who tried to lure Ebagua in the winter transfer market, are understood to lead the queue for his services.

But they face genuine competition from other teams especially Sampdoria.