Aston Villa have shown interest in former Arsenal striker Gervinho, but following a meeting with Roma sporting director Walter Sabatini did not put enough money on the table.
The Villans are reportedly in talks with the Giallorossi for the signature of Adem Ljajic this summer, as they look to add one more flair player to Tim Sherwood’s squad.
However, the Serbian winger was not the only Roma player on Villa’s radar as they were also interested in former Arsenal man Gervinho this summer.
The Villans also made an offer to Roma for the signature of the Ivorian, but according to Italian daily Corriere dello Sport, the Giallorossi rejected the bid as they felt it was too low.
It has been suggested that Roma are keen to offload the 28-year-old, but are not ready to give him away for a knock-down price.
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The Ivorian joined Roma from the Gunners in 2013 and has stacked up 72 appearances for the club, scoring 19 goals and providing 18 assists for his team-mates.
Gervinho still has close to three years left on his contract with the Giallorossi.
The forward spent two seasons at Arsenal, scoring 11 goals and providing 12 assists in 63 appearances for the Gunners.
