AS Roma appear to be doing a Barcelona.
The reigning La Liga champions signed Malcom underneath their noses.
Malcom had agreed personal terms with AS Roma, while both clubs agreed a transfer fee. The player was set to undergo a medical in Rome to complete his move from Bordeaux.
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However, in the eleventh hour, Barcelona struck a deal with Bordeaux. Malcom eventually signed a contract at the Camp Nou.
AS Roma are back in the market for new talent, and reports claim the club have agreed a deal for Steven Nzonzi.
The French midfielder remains subject to intense transfer speculation with further reports suggesting a move to Arsenal could also be on the cards.
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Unai Emery has identified the Sevilla midfielder as a transfer target and is eager to reunite with him at the Emirates.
But the Spanish boss is set to miss out on his former player.
AS Roma have agreed a €25 million plus bonuses deal with Sevilla according to Calciomercato via Football Italia.
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'An agreement in principle' between Nzonzi and AS Roma's sporting director Monchi has reportedly been reached.
Yet AS Roma need to offload Maxime Gonalons. Everton and Crystal Palace are believed to be interested in signing the midfielder.
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Nzonzi to AS Roma? Watch this space.
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