Roma eye Aston Villa’s Benteke

By Football Italia staff

With striker Mattia Destro's departure again up for discussion, Roma are reportedly looking at Christian Benteke to replace him.

Rumours that the Giallorossi’s young Italian may be departing for either Milan or Arsenal are again in the air heading into the January market.

Today, Il Messaggero reports that the relationship between the player and his current club has reached the final stages, with his representatives meeting with Walter Sabatini this week to determine a solution.

According to the same publication, the first choice for a replacement going forward would be 24-year-old Benteke, who has a contract with Aston Villa until 2017.

His potential arrival remains contingent on the departure of Destro, though.

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