According to Sportitalia, the two clubs met to discuss both the Kostas Manolas deal and the possibility of a move for the Albania international. Roma absolutely need of a right-back defender to complete their squad also for coming Europa League.

The Giallorossi could need a new right-back as Alessandro Florenzi has been linked with Inter, while Rick Karsdorp nor Davide Santon have been able to lock down a starting role.

However, Atletico Madrid remain keen on the defender, amidst reports of a €20m fee being agreed with Napoli.