Monday, 1st August, 2011
Roma are pondering a move for Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh.
The Moroccan hitman fell out of favour at the Emirates during the second half of last season and is thought to be available from the Gunners for the right price.
Chamakh attracted attention from Paris Saint-Germain earlier this summer, but rebuffed the approach to fight for his place with Arsenal.
Given the ambition PSG have shown since and the money at their disposal, the 27-year-old’s decision was a clear statement of intent.
This will not deter Roma however, who are on the lookout for a new striker to place before coach Luis Enrique before the start of the 2011/12 Serie A season.
The Giallorossi therefore are monitoring transfers in and out of the Emirates and, should Arsene Wenger land another striker, could launch a move for Chamakh.
Roma, bankrolled by new owner Thomas DiBenedetto, have already been active in the summer market, with the focus very much on youth.
Highly rated Bojan Krkic has arrived from European Champions Barcelona, while promising midfielder Erik Lamela was bought from relegated Argentine giants River Plate.
Roma are also close to signing Dutch goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg from Ajax and negotiations are continuing for Marseille man Lucho Gonzalez.
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