Roma look to Bartra to replace Manolas
The latest idea is that of Marc Bartra, the former Barcelona defender, who now plays for Real Betis. According to Sky Sports Roma are considering making an offer between €20-25m for the Spanish centre-back, who featured 33 times for Betis in La Liga last year.
Meanwhile the club are also looking to press on with their behind the scenes shake up, with the Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that Morgan De Sanctis is set to be offered a leading role with the club, probably that of technical director as the club look to move on from the Totti debacle.