John Heitinga favours a switch to Roma (Picture: Getty)

Everton utility man John Heitinga has turned down moves to Newcastle United and West Ham to hold talks with Roma.

The Dutchman has been told he can leave Goodison Park this month in the search of regular playing time.

But despite Everton accepting offers from both the Magpies and Hammers, Heitinga has snubbed the chance to move to both clubs.

The 30-year-old favours a switch to Italy, and it’s understood that he has met with representatives from Roma to discuss a transfer.


The Italian club are willing to pay £1million for the player, and Everton hope to get his huge wages off their books in the coming days.

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