Brentford's bid to keep Marcello Trotta is under threat after clubs from Italy joined the battle for the Fulham frontman.
The 21-year-old has scored seven goals in 20 games for the Bees this season but is due to return to Craven Cottage after the weekend.
Griffin Park chief Mark Warburton is desperate to keep Trotta at the club and is locked in talks with Fulham to try and iron out a deal.
However, the League One leaders face competition from Italy, with a number of Serie B clubs having expressed an interest in taking him on loan.
Trotta's profile in his homeland has been raised after scoring on his debut for Italy's Under-21s in a friendly game with a Serie B representative side last month.
Brentford remain favourites for his signature, with Fulham boss Rene Meulensteen ready to let the forward continue his development away from SW6.
