Roma have an agreement in principle with Empoli to sign impressive trequartista Riccardo Saponara in the summer.

The 23-year-old Italian youth international spent the second half of the season on loan at Empoli from AC Milan, and was in scintillating form throughout for the minnows.

His loan move was made permanent last month for €4 million, but it is expected he will be moved on in the summer for a larger profit.

Sport Italia reveal that Roma have beaten out competition from Inter to reach an agreement with Empoli to sign the talented playmaker in the coming months.

The deal could possibly include Giallorossi keeper Lukasz Skorupski, who is keen to leave for regular game-time next season.

Saponara hit seven goals in 17 appearances for Empoli this season.