Roma close on Zabaleta?

Roma are reportedly closing in on a €3m deal for Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta.

The full-back’s agent has already said that his client may move to Serie A this summer, with Inter also thought to be interested.

However, both Il Tempo and the Manchester Evening News are reporting that a Roma deal is close for the 31-year-old, and an agreement should be reached for around €3m.

Roma are reportedly closing in on a €3m deal for Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta.

The full-back’s agent has already said that his client may move to Serie A this summer, with Inter also thought to be interested.

However, both Il Tempo and the Manchester Evening News are reporting that a Roma deal is close for the 31-year-old, and an agreement should be reached for around €3m.

The right-back has another year to run on his contract with City, but there is expected to be a huge overhaul of the squad when Pep Guardiola takes over this summer.

Despite that, it’s thought the Giallorossi may struggle to match the salary which he currently earns in England.