The representative of 20-year-old Czech striker Patrik Schick has been talking to Romagiallorossa.it. Dario Canovi was asked just where his client would be playing next season and whether it would be Sampdoria or Roma. He replied; “It’s true that Sampdoria wanted him but we did not conclude the business successfully and I don’t think it will happen now”. So was Roma now in pole-position? He replied; “Absolutely yes”.

Finally, did he believe that the deal could be finalised this week? Canovi once again; “No, at this moment Roma have other priorities but we hope to conclude the deal after July 1”.

S.M