De Rossi not included in Roma's summer training camp squad... as Chelsea set sights on £11m man

Chelsea target Daniele De Rossi has not been included in the squad for Roma's summer training camp in Riscone.

The combative midfielder played for Italy at the Confederations Cup and is set for an extended break after the tournament.

De Rossi, 29, is likely to cost the Blues around £11million to procure and he would take Oriol Romeu's place in the squad.

Not included: Daniele De Rossi was not in the squad for Roma's pre-season training On the ball: De Rossi is a fierce defensive midfielder and good in the air

The Spaniard has been sent on loan to Valencia for a year, and, with John Obi Mikel linked with a Stamford Bridge exit too, Jose Mourinho needs another midfielder.

Brazilian defender Wallace, who has just joined Chelsea, could also move on loan to Roma as part of the potential De Rossi deal.