AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly eyeing a move for Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino in the summer transfer window.
Firmino is out of contract in the summer at Anfield and personally informed Jurgen Klopp of his decision not to extend his eight year spell on Merseyside.
After signing Andrea Belotti and Paulo Dybala last summer, Mourinho has proved he can attract big-name players to Rome. The former Chelsea boss is hoping Firmino is his next - according to reports.
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According to CalcioMercato, Roma are preparing to make an offer to the 31-year-old and see him as someone who could help be a catalyst in a potentially huge season for the Serie A side as they eye a return to Europe's elite competition.
Ex-Real Madrid manager Mourinho is a huge pulling factor for Roma as they look to secure a place in the Champions League for next season.
Firmino has been linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent weeks and recently broke his silence on his 'emotional' Anfield exit.
He said: "I won’t say much, because otherwise I’ll get emotional.
“Because it’s a beautiful legacy with a beautiful history, at such a big club. I’m very happy and grateful to God for everything we have built here. But it’s a new situation for me, I’ve never been through it."
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