Roma eyeing up Juventus striker

Roma could kickstart their spate of summer signings by bringing in Juventus striker Alessandro Matri, who is believed to be surplus to requirements in Turin.

Despite registering eight goals in 22 appearances, the former Cagliari forward is not considered indispensable, with the Italian champions ready to part with him to raise funds for other targets in attack.

The Giallorossi, who are understood to have contacted current AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri for the dugout next season, have therefore identified Matri as an ideal reinforcement to bolster their strikeforce.

Allegri is said to be a big fan of his former protege in Sardinia from their time together, but first will have to convince the player to leave Juventus given the 28-year-old has commonly reiterated his desire to fight for his place.

Matri’s departure from the Bianconeri could already be sealed however, as hitman Fernando Llorente is due to arrive from Athletic Bilbao once his contract with the Basque club expires.

not a fan of selling Matri but if we can use him to get Lamela hell yeah