Wishlist Daniele de Rossi

[the wes 7,212]

Roma official Bruno Conti claims he was approached by Chelsea regarding the availability of Daniele De Rossi.

The Blues have been strongly linked with a host of players during the summer transfer window as Carlo Ancelotti looks to piece together a side capable of wrestling the Premier League title from the clutches of Manchester United.

The Italian coach is believed to have cast his eye over a number of those plying their trade in his homeland, with employees of former club AC Milan dominating the headlines.

However, it appears that Roma midfielder De Rossi has also fallen under his radar, with a big-money approach reported to have been lodged.

"I've personally had a call from Ancelotti to take the player to Chelsea. But Daniele is untouchable," Conti told Radio Radio.

"The offer was of a lot of money, but it has been refused."

No deal

Roma president Rosella Sensi has also moved to distance the club from any suggestion that they would be prepared to part with the Italy international.

"De Rossi isn't and won't be for sale. He remains with us", she said.

Sensi also admitted that the decision to offload Alberto Aquilani to Liverpool was a tough call to make.

"It was a difficult choice. But he deserved a big club," added the club supremo.

[Term-X 7,891]

we have enough midfielders..

although when we get rid off Ballack & Deco i don't see why not.

[caesarblues 51]

Roma's backbone...

[boshman 1,073]

De Rossi will NEVER leave roma so this transfer will never happen

[Blueboy 14]

Roma have played down reports that Daniele De Rossi could be set to join Real Madrid or Chelsea in January.

The Italian international was said to be high on the New Year wanted list of both Real and Chelsea.

But Roma have moved to reiterate that the 26-year-old is staying at the Stadio Olimpico.

"These are baseless rumours, Rossi is absolutely unsellable," Roma's technical director Bruno Conti told the Corriere dello Sport.

"He won't go either to Chelsea or Real Madrid, nor elsewhere.

"De Rossi is a player of Roma today, tomorrow and after tomorrow - I don't think there is much else to add."

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Don't think we really need him...

[We Hate Scouse 10,326]

He really isn't needed at all!

[northernblue 2]

I agree - i struggle to see that De Rossi is needed and cant really see him leaving Roma. He is seemingly a one-man team and i think will be the heir to Totti's captain armband when the Roma legend retires.

[Matterz 67]

He could be a longer term replacement for Ballack, Mikel still doesnt convince me enough but perhaps he will come right

[Blueboy 14]

Ballack is 36(?) now, that doesn't look like a longer term replacement to me honestly! I've never really been a fan of Mikel honestly, thats especially because of his aggressive game. His fouls aren't in proportion to what he wins with them.

To see Essien play on the right-side of the midfield (where he should play imo) for example is really:delight:. Despite him being a really powerful player, with a really nice drive in midfield, he does not collect stupid cards & fouls like Mikel sometimes does.

Must admit that Mikel was pretty good in our game against Wolves though .

[Spike 12,049]

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Apparently he 'could' sign for us. I doubt it would ever happen, but would be great for the team.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I saw this.. Funnily enough, nothing the Roma boss says mentions us. It's purely the Italian media twisting things.

[Spike 12,049]

I saw this.. Funnily enough, nothing the Roma boss says mentions us. It's purely the Italian media twisting things.

Another reason not trust Italians...

[Waterfall 893]

De Rossi and Schweinsteiger are two players that I really want, but I obviously doubt this happens.

[St Abramovich 175]

Just read that his contract expires next year, we should put a bid in, he could easily force a move with the threat of someone getting him for free.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Chelsea consider De Rossi

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is reportedly looking to Roma star Daniele De Rossi this summer.

The midfielder’s future at his hometown club is by no means secure, as his contract expires in June 2012.

So far there have been problems in negotiating a renewal, so the Giallorossi might have to sell in order to avoid losing him on a free transfer.

According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Chelsea and their new manager Villas-Boas are lining up a bid to take advantage of the situation.

De Rossi would be the ideal replacement for Michael Essien, who has picked up a serious injury that will keep him out for at least six months.

The 2006 World Cup winner had already been linked with Chelsea under Carlo Ancelotti’s tenure.

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Source:- Football Italia

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