Roma are stepping up the pressure for Brazilian hitman Nilmar, as it's reported Villarreal raised the price-tag to €24m.
It was reported on Friday evening that the Giallorossi had agreed personal terms with the player's entourage.
Roma are stepping up the pressure for Brazilian hitman Nilmar, as it's reported Villarreal raised the price-tag to €24m.
It was reported on Friday evening that the Giallorossi had agreed personal terms with the player's entourage.
The problem now is securing a transfer with Villarreal, who are in negotiations and willing to release him for far less than his €50m buy-out clause.
The Corriere dello Sport suggests Nilmar is available for €24m, but so far Roma's offer of €14m plus performance-related bonuses has been rejected.
It's possible the two clubs could come to an agreement for €18-€20m plus a player in part-exchange.
In order to bring in Nilmar, Roma would have to first sell Fabio Simplicio abroad, freeing up a non-EU space in the squad.
Simplicio has interest from Brazilian club Corinthians.