Roma eye up Pinilla

Roma are considering an offer for Chile international and Atalanta striker Mauricio Pinilla.

The forward was a teammate of Radja Nainggolan and Victor Ibarbo at Cagliari.

He moved from Genoa to Atalanta in June and they activated a clause to make the move permanent for €2m.

According to calcionews24.com, Pinilla is one of the candidates to replace Mattia Destro in the Roma squad.

Last season he netted 10 goals in 28 competitive games between Serie A and the Coppa Italia.

Roma are considering an offer for Chile international and Atalanta striker Mauricio Pinilla.

The forward was a teammate of Radja Nainggolan and Victor Ibarbo at Cagliari.

He moved from Genoa to Atalanta in June and they activated a clause to make the move permanent for €2m.

According to calcionews24.com, Pinilla is one of the candidates to replace Mattia Destro in the Roma squad.

Last season he netted 10 goals in 28 competitive games between Serie A and the Coppa Italia.

Famous for his over-head kicks and acrobatic goals, the 31-year-old is well-travelled.

He played for the likes of Inter, Celta Vigo, Sporting Lisbon, Hearts, Vasco da Gama, Palermo and Cagliari.