Roma interested in Claudio Echeverri
The Giallorossi are on the look-out for a new winger to add to Gian Piero Gasperini's disposal.
According to La Repubblica, Claudio Echeverri of Manchester City is the latest player linked with the club.
Despite growing interest, no concrete offers have yet been made for the youngster, but Roma appear to want to monitor the situation closely.
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