Roma could rival Tottenham Hotspur for in-form Schalke striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, FootballDirectNews.com understands.
The 30-year-old centre-forward has been in impressive form since returning from a long injury lay-off, scoring eight goals in his last ten games, seven of which have come in the last six.
The Netherlands international has played for a number of top clubs throughout his career, though he never truly found his best form with the likes of Real Madrid and AC Milan. Still, he may get another chance of a big move as interest in him grows ahead of this summer’s transfer window. Arsenal and Tottenham have shown strong interest from England, while a European football insider has revealed that Roma are also interested in joining the race for his signature.
The Italian giants have been in need of additions upfront ever since selling key duo Erik Lamela and Pablo Osvaldo last summer, with some big names such as Edin Dzeko and Javier Hernandez being linked as possible candidates to come in. Roma are looking for a striker, with a number of options being considered, a European football insider explained. “Huntelaar is on their list, though he could consider a move to England with Tottenham still interested in him.
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