Podolski Loves Roma & Italy - Agent

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Roma are well known to be in the market for a new attacker, following the exit of Amantino Mancini to Inter. The club’s primary target had been Adrian Mutu, but after a deal appeared to be on the cards, Fiorentina pulled the plug at the last moment.

The Giallorossi have been linked with a whole host of other attackers, including Julio Baptista and Djibril Cisse, but both it seems will not be arriving at the Stadio Olimpico.

Another player whose name has been associated this summer is Bayern Munich’s Lukas Podoslki. The 23-year-old’s future at the Allianz Arena has been called into question recently, with the press consistently claiming that a summer transfer could be on the cards.

The forward joined Bayern from Cologne in 2006, however things have not really worked out for him in Bavaria, and he spent most of last season in the shadows of Luca Toni and Miroslav Klose.

However, a superb Euro 2008 with Germany has reminded everyone of his ability, and a number of Italian clubs, including Roma and Juventus, have been linked with making a move for him.

"At the moment we don't want to comment on the situation of Lukas Podolski,” the player's agent Kon Schramm told Laromasiamonoi.it after being asked about the possibility of a transfer to Roma.

“But we especially like Italy and Rome. Obviously as a city (laughing)."

Podolski was in fine form for Bayern today as he bagged a hat-trick in a 4-2 friendly win over Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds.

Alessio Alexis

Cisse Not Joining Roma – Agent

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The Giallorossi have been desperately searching for a top class centre forward all summer, and after missing out on Adrian Mutu, and being linked to other targets such as Julio Baptista, it was reported in some sections of the Italian press this morning that Djibril Cisse was on the verge of joining the Giallorossi.

Tuttomercatoweb claimed that Roma were set to snap up the French international for the relatively low price of €7m, and that the deal could become official within days.

However, Cisse’s agent has rubbished all talk of a transfer, and has blamed the striker’s brother for starting the false rumours.

“First of all Cissè doesn’t want to go to Italy,” Ranko Stojic told Laromasiamonoi.it.

“Secondly, I haven’t had any contact with the Giallorossi regarding Cissè.

“I know where these stories come from - the player’s brother talks too much without any authority.

“Roma isn’t an option that interests Cissè and I have no meeting with them scheduled.”

Cisse, who scored 15 goals last season, is still expected to leave Marseille this summer after falling out with his club’s president Pape Diouf.

Alessio Alexis

Roma To Sign Cisse For €7m

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The Giallorossi have been desperately searching for a top class centre forward all summer, and with exactly a month to go until the end of the transfer window, it seems they have finally found their man.

A few days ago it was reported in the press that Roma were launching a bid for Djibril Cisse, who is almost certain to leave Marseille this summer after falling out with his club’s president Pape Diouf.

According to Tuttomercatoweb, the Giallorossi are set to snap up the French international for the relatively low price of €7m, and the deal could become official in the not too distant future.

Roma coach Luciano Spalletti has requested Cisse due to his explosive pace, which would work well with Roma’s pass-and-move style of play.

The 26-year-old has had a dreadful time with injuries over the past few years, but last season he appeared to be getting back to his best, scoring 15 goals for Marseille, and even coming close to a call-up to Euro 2008.

Cisse is far from being Roma’s primary target this summer, following the failed attempt for Fiorentina’s Adrian Mutu, but should this deal go through, the Giallorossi should still have enough money to go out and buy another top quality player.

Alessio Alexis

Roma Finally Satisfy Aquilani Demands

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Aquilani has been involved in frustrating contract negotiations with Roma all summer, and his future at the club has become increasingly uncertain in recent weeks due to the failure of both sides to find a compromise.

The highly rated Italy international’s current deal expires in 2010 and he has made it perfectly clear that he expects €2.5m in wages per year in order to pen an extension.

Until now, the highest Roma had been willing to offer was €1.6m, and negotiations had reportedly become so bad that the Giallorossi were even ready to sell the midfielder this summer, with Juventus and Inter both ready to pounce.

However, Il Messagero today claims that Aquilani is now set to finally sign a new contract after Roma bowed to his wishes and offered him €2.5m per year until 2013.

The new deal will include bonuses depending on attendance and performance, but Aquilani is expected to put pen to paper within the next seven days.

The 24-year-old is Roma through-and-through, having been born in the city, and having graduated through the club’s famous youth system along with the likes of Daniele De Rossi and Gianluca Curci.

Alessio Alexis

Virga’s Future Still Uncertain – Agent

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De Nicola denied that Virga is on the verge of signing for Triestina, as he explained that the Giallorossi might opt to hold on to him unless they manage to sign more wingers during this transfer window.

“No he is not close to Triestina, but very close to Roma and unless the Giallorossi will fill-up the wingers departments, then they will keep him,” confirmed the player’s agent to Laromasiamonoi.it.

“In the eventuality that investments are made in that role, then we can talk about a transfer, but for the time being at Trigoria they have no intention of selling him.”

De Nicola revealed which teams are interested in signing his client.

“The interested teas are Mantova, Rimini, Triestina and Avellino, and right now they are all on the same level until we receive any signal from Roma,” he concluded.

Glenn Debattista

Adriano To Roma? No Chance - Agent

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The Brazilian hit-man is rumoured to be one of the strikers facing Mourinho’s axe as the ‘Special One’ continues the shake up at San Siro.

Reports in Italy linked L’Imperatore with a move to Roma as the Giallorossi are desperate to sign a quality striker ahead of the new season.

However, the player’s agent has dashed any hopes Roma had of signing him as he admits Adriano will not be moving south of Milan.

“Roma? The chances of Adriano leaving Inter for Roma are equivalent to zero,” Rinaldi told Gloesporte.com

“Adriano is doing very well and he is happy to stay in Milan.”

The agent’s words will no doubt lead to new questions being raised over Adriano’s future.

Meanwhile, Roma will need to ensure they sign a decent hit-man before the new season begins if they are to challenge for trophies.
The Giallorossi have been linked with a number of player's including Julio Baptista, Ibrahim Afellay, Jan Klass Huntelaar, David Suazo and Hernan Crespo but, so far, they have failed to land any one of them.

Salvatore Landolina

No Rush To Sign Players - Spalletti

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The club have not really set the world alight with regards to new arrivals and they are in need of a striker.

Spalletti believes that by doing things slowly but surely, he will have more chance of success in landing top players.

So far, Roma have found it harder than usual to bring in the reinforcements but the coach doesn't seem bothered.

“We are at a halt while the others are racing away,” Spalletti told Il Corriere Dello Sport.

“Patience is needed when dealing with the transfer market. We are in no rush and we know what to do.

“We must not make any rash decisions and buy players just for the sake of it.

“We are waiting for the right moment as we have already seen that working in the right ways pays good dividends.”

The Giallorossi are currently in need of a striker and they have been linked with Real Madrid’s Julio Baptista.

However, the Olimpico-based club will be looking at alternatives as the ‘Beast’ is not willing to join I Lupi.

Salvatore Landolina

Roma Set To Sell Aquilani?

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Aquilani’s future at Roma has been looking increasingly uncertain in recent weeks due to problems over the renewal of his contract.

The 24-year-old’s current deal runs out in 2010 and the player has been asking for around €2.5m in wages per year in order to sign an extension.

However, so far, Roma have only offered €1.6m, and negotiations have now, according to Tuttopsort, hit a brick wall. The relationship between player and club is souring by the minute and, such is the frustration over the current situation, that no new contract talks have been arranged.

As a result, Roma are now considering selling the player this summer in order to maximise the amount of money they could receive as a transfer fee. The midfielder is not short of options as both Juventus and Inter are very keen, and the player has recently thanked both clubs for their interest in him.

A few days ago Roma coach Luciano Spalletti admitted his fear that he may lose Aquilani.

“Alberto is an important player and he has told me that he wants to stay but then there is always the chance that certain people will come here and take him away, as has happened with other players,” said the former Udinese tactician.

Alessio Alexis

Okaka To Stay At Roma, Baptista To Join?

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The Giallorossi have been desperately searching for an attacker all summer, following the sale of Amantino Mancini to Inter.

Roma’s primary target had been Adrian Mutu, and the 29-year-old had appeared certain to join until Fiorentina pulled the plug on the deal at the last moment.

The capital outfit have also been linked with a number of attackers including Real Madrid’s Julio Baptista. Earlier in the week ‘The Beast’ claimed that he wanted to stay at Madrid and fight for his place, however reports suggest that he could join Roma on-loan, if the Spanish champions complete the capture of Hamburg star Rafael van der Vaart.

Meanwhile, Roma coach Luciano Spalletti is reported, by Il Messagero, to have vetoed the release of young teenage striker Stefano Chuka Okaka.

The 18-year-old had agreed to spend the 2008/09 campaign on loan at newly promoted Bologna, but Spalletti is refusing to let him go until a replacement attacker is found.

This replacement could be Baptista, although La Repubblica is also claiming this morning that Roma are eyeing up Manchester City’s attacking playmaker Elano Blumer.

Alessio Alexis

Elano Set For Roma Switch?

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The Giallorossi have been after an attacking player all summer to partner Mirko Vucinic up front. However, they have so far failed in their attempts to land a decent hit-man.

Julio Baptista was touted as a possible arrival but he has recently stated that he was not willing to join the Serie A club. Adrian Mutu was also in line for a Roman switch before that move was scuppered.

La Repubblica claims that Luciano Spalletti’s alternative is the Manchester City player, who enjoyed an impressive season at Eastlands last term and has raised eyebrows around Europe.

However, a number of indiscretions emanating from the capital seem to suggest that the Giallorossi are not too keen on the Brazilian, as they would prefer an out-and-out striker rather than an attacking playmaker.

Roma have also been linked with Ibrahim Afellay, but it remains to be seen who will arrive as the transfer clock ticks on for Spalletti.

Salvatore Landolina