Valencia appear to be missing out on two of their Serie A targets, as Milan winger Samu Castillejo turns them down, while Roma midfielder Amadou Diawara is closer to Venezia.
The Spaniards had turned their focus towards Italian football for January reinforcements, but seem set to emerge empty-handed.
According to transfer pundit Nicolò Schira, Castillejo has yet again rejected a transfer after he was also linked with Sampdoria and former Rossoneri coach Marco Giampaolo.
Meanwhile, Roma midfielder Diawara remains unconvinced and Sky Sport Italia report that Valencia weren’t entirely sure about going for the Guinea international either.
Instead, Venezia have approached the Giallorossi for a loan deal, after he made only seven competitive appearances this season.
Diawara was meant to leave in January so Roma could free up resources to bring in another midfielder, but he remained adamant that he would not simply accept any destination, his pickiness frustrating Jose Mourinho and the club hierarchy.