Milan and Newcastle eye Roma defender Ibanez

Roma have reportedly put defender Roger Ibanez on the market, with Milan interested, but Newcastle United the favourites.

The 23-year-old Brazilian is not part of coach Jose Mourinho’s plans for this season and he has been placed on the list of players who can leave, claims Il Messaggero newspaper.

The same source also points to interest from Milan, but not at the €20m asking price.

Newcastle United have already been linked with Ibanez in the past and are ready to try again for the centre-back.

Roma signed him from Atalanta initially on loan in January 2020, but buying him outright that summer at a cost of €9m plus €1m in bonuses.

La Dea also retain a 10 per cent cut of any sell-on fee if the move is made before June 2024.

Ibanez already has 74 Serie A appearances for the two Italian clubs, amassing three goals and two assists in the competition.