Reports in Spain suggest Roma and Barcelona have an agreement in principle for Thomas Vermaelen.
Giallorossi President James Pallotta has been open about the fact that the defence needs to be strengthened, with Antonio Rüdiger sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury.
According to Sport, Barça Coach Luis Enrique personally held talks with Lupi sporting director Walter Sabatini, as Enrique is a former Roma Coach.
Reports in Spain suggest Roma and Barcelona have an agreement in principle for Thomas Vermaelen.
Giallorossi President James Pallotta has been open about the fact that the defence needs to be strengthened, with Antonio Rüdiger sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury.
According to Sport, Barça Coach Luis Enrique personally held talks with Lupi sporting director Walter Sabatini, as Enrique is a former Roma Coach.
It’s thought the two clubs have agreed on a €10m fee for the Belgian international, who is surplus to requirements after the capture of Samuel Umtiti from Lyon.
Sabatini’s negotiations with Vermaelen’s entourage are also believed to have reached a positive conclusion, so a transfer could be confirmed in the coming days.
The centre-back is thought to have agreed a three-year contract worth €3.5m per season.
The 30-year-old made just six La Liga starts last season, though he did manage to score a goal.