Free agent Andrea Belotti is reportedly heading towards Roma, where he will replace Eldor Shomurodov, close to Torino or Bologna.
The former Toro captain has been out of contract since June 30, but faced relatively few firm offers to continue his career this season.
He seems eager to remain in Serie A and now there are suggestions from Radio Radio, Goal.com and Calciomercato.com that Belotti has given the all-clear to join Roma.
It is claimed Jose Mourinho spoke personally to Belotti over the telephone to explain the project and assure him that he would get some playing time, despite the presence of Tammy Abraham, Paulo Dybala and Nicolò Zaniolo.
Belotti can only arrive if Shomurodov is released, as the Uzbekistan international has been heavily linked with a move to Torino – where he funnily enough would fill the gap left by Il Gallo.
Another option has emerged, with Bologna also showing interest in Shomurodov.