Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini has announced that Juventus' successful bid for Amauri is the only one he has received.
The Rosanero striker is in high demand after a series of scintillating displays this season, attracting the attention of Europe biggest clubs including Arsenal and Real Madrid.
The 27-year-old has been strongly linked with Juventus and Zamparini confirmed the Bianconeri are now discussing personal terms with the player.
“There has only been Juventus. No other clubs have contacted me, neither from Spain nor from England. There is the problem of his passport,” explained Zamparini.
Amauri is Brazilian by birth, but having lived in Italy for seven years and marrying an Italian he is expected to become an Italian citizen in a matter of weeks.
Zamparini also revealed that talks with Juve are progressing well and the Bianconeri are close enough to agreeing a deal to begin contract talks with Amauri's agent.
“The fact remains that talks have already begun with Juve. We have authorised them to speak with the player,” continued the Aquile chief.
“I would like to repeat that Juve are a serious club, like Palermo. They are never irresponsible and always go through the correct channels. We are quite close to finding a solution.”
The British and Italian media had reported that Arsenal had tabled a bid of £17m in an attempt to hijack the transfer of the former Chievo star.
“Arsenal want Amauri? Not one proposal has arrived from the Gunners,” ended Zamparini.
