Roma are also interested in Ricardo Alvarez, Velez, which aims to Malaga.

Roma sporting director Walter Sabatini said Saturday his desire that his club may close over the next few days the signing of Spanish striker Bojan Krkic, Barcelona player today.

Bojan's signing "is a very specific hypothesis has not yet been closed. We expect to close in the coming days," he said, told Italian radio Rete Sport the manager of the Rome team will train from the next season the Spanish exinternacional Luis Enrique.

"Yes, indeed, in Spain play a lot with the fact Bojan link with the arrival of Luis Enrique. Bojan is a Barcelona player, but we hope that you can do (signing) soon. It is certainly a player from a high profile, "he said.

Ricardo Alvarez, also in negotiations Sabatini also referred to the possible move of Argentinian midfielder Ricky Alvarez, current and Velez Sarsfield player who gives Italian sports press as "one step" to sign for Roma. Malaga is also interested in him.

Alvarez "is versatile, has played in other positions on the field, you can do many things. It is a strong player, like many others we are pursuing," said Roma's sporting director.

"It is difficult, however. You have noticed: there is a kind of paralysis of the market, now everything is crystallized. Then when you move the first player, there will be a domino effect. We'll see who will make the first move, "he added.

Sabatini also said that in early July, the club presented to the media so as to Luis Enrique official as the new coach as any possible move.