Several clubs have been linked with the former Real Zaragoza star, including Juventus and Inter.
“We will try as hard as we can to negotiate with Milito,” Preziosi told Radio Radio TV.
“But it also depends on him because sometimes you can’t stop players making a move.
“We have made a great effort to match his wages of £2.3m per season, but we can’t compete with sides who are offering double that sum.”