Chiriches close to Roma

By Football Italia staff

Roma are close to taking Vlad Chiriches from Tottenham on loan with option to buy in January.

The Romanian international defender had been linked with this transfer last summer, but opted for Spurs instead.

Irritated at the lack of playing time, he is due to be released on loan with option to buy at the end of the season.

According to Il Tempo newspaper, Chiriches has already given the all-clear to the transfer, where he will replace Leandro Castan.

It is not clear how long Castan will be out for following surgery to remove a brain abnormality, but he’s not expected to play again until next term.

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