Vainqueur flies in for Roma

Dinamo Moscow midfielder William Vainqueur is expected to undergo his Roma medical today.

According to calciomercato.it, a deal was struck between the clubs on Friday night.

The 26-year-old is due to fly in today, arriving at Fiumicino Airport at 11.00 GMT, and sign a new contract pending a medical.

The deal is believed to be a loan for €1m with option to buy for another €3.5m.

The plan is to use Vainqueur in the Champions League squad list in place of Kevin Strootman.

Dinamo Moscow midfielder William Vainqueur is expected to undergo his Roma medical today.

According to calciomercato.it, a deal was struck between the clubs on Friday night.

The 26-year-old is due to fly in today, arriving at Fiumicino Airport at 11.00 GMT, and sign a new contract pending a medical.

The deal is believed to be a loan for €1m with option to buy for another €3.5m.

The plan is to use Vainqueur in the Champions League squad list in place of Kevin Strootman.

There are still no guarantees when Strootman will be back, as he could require another operation on his knee.