Italian giants plot move for Man United playmaker if Leicester reject move for Mahrez
AS Roma are plotting a move for Manchester United attacking midfielder Juan Mata according to reports in Italy.
Roma are planning ahead for the possibility that Leicester City reject their move for Riyad Mahrez.
Il Corriere dello Sport report that Mahrez is the first name on Roma’s shortlist but that Mata has been identified as an alternative.
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The Serie A outfit are looking to replace Mohamed Salah who joined Liverpool earlier this summer.
Roma did sign 20-year-old Turkish international Cengiz Under on a €15 million move from Basaksehir.
Under is currently first-choice on the right flank but he will face competition if the likes of Mahrez end up being signed.
The Turkish international would probably fall behind Mahrez in the pecking order.
Mata however, is a playmaker and would not directly compete for a position with Under – although the rising star is versatile and can plan on the right, left and centrally.
Under made his debut about Tottenham in the International Championship Cup last month, scoring in the 2-1 friendly victory.
