Roma close to Szczesny

By Football Italia staff

Roma are reportedly on the verge of signing Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, leaving Sergio Romero to Manchester United.

The Giallorossi need a new shot-stopper, as Morgan De Sanctis is set to retire next summer.

Their main targets had been PSG and Italy man Salvatore Sirigu or out of contract Argentina international Romero.

According to newspaper Il Tempo, Roma have agreed personal terms with Szczesny and are working out details of the transfer with Arsenal.

The Gunners want it to be a two-year loan, but the Italians are eager for a more permanent solution.

He has 23 senior caps for Poland, but is being pushed down the pecking order by the arrival of Petr Cech.

Meanwhile, Roma letting go of Romero means Manchester United now have the all-clear to sign the former Sampdoria and Monaco goalkeeper.

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