Spalletti contacts Zenit for Neto

Roma Coach Luciano Spalletti has reportedly contacted his old club Zenit for defender Luis Neto.

The centre-back, who previously played in Italy for Siena in 2012/13, worked with Spalletti during the 2013/14 season in Russia.

Il Messaggero reports today that the Giallorossi boss has directly contacted his old club to enquire about buying the 27-year-old.

The newspaper believes the Portugal international has an asking price of around €4m and that he is also attracting interest from Fiorentina.

Roma Coach Luciano Spalletti has reportedly contacted his old club Zenit for defender Luis Neto.

The centre-back, who previously played in Italy for Siena in 2012/13, worked with Spalletti during the 2013/14 season in Russia.

Il Messaggero reports today that the Giallorossi boss has directly contacted his old club to enquire about buying the 27-year-old.

The newspaper believes the Portugal international has an asking price of around €4m and that he is also attracting interest from Fiorentina.

Neto has made 20 appearances in all competitions for the Russian champions this season and has 11 senior caps for Portugal.