Franco Vazquez will be allowed to leave the Italian club this summer, president Maurizio Zamparini has confirmed, and he expects him to go to England.

But Zamparini wants €25m for the 27-year-old – which is just under £20m – and claims he's already been in touch with Tottenham.

However, the Baggies have reportedly enquired about the Argentinian-born player, who has two caps for Italy, including one against England last year.

Zamparini told Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport: "It's definitely more likely Vazquez will go to England – I'm asking for 25 million Euros for him.

"I have lower offers, but I can see him doing well anywhere. He's underrated and I don't know why.

"I'm in touch with Tottenham and I've asked them for €25m, so let's see."

Vazquez grabbed eight goals and six assists in 36 Serie A games last season, helping Palermo stave off relegation.

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A left-footed playmaker who can also play on the wing or as a second striker, he expects to leave Palermo this summer.

The midfielder commented: "I have not said anything about my future, but when there will be an agreement I'll just catch a plane and go to sign.

"The president does the price. If he does not accept it, then I will stay at Palermo, I have a contract until 2019. I don't think that will happen, however."

Albion will not pay £20m for the midfielder, smashing their club record of £12m in the process, but the Baggies do expect asking prices to drop over the course of the summer.

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Technical director Nick Hammond said: "The interesting thing this summer is where the market's going, because you have a new Sky deal.

"Everyone seems a little bit unsure and because of that you're quoted very high prices, because people don't want to sell themselves short.."

Elsewhere, former Baggies midfielder Paul Scharner has criticised his ex-Albion boss Roy Hodgson for his negative England substitutions.