AS Roma are chasing Manchester United contract rebel Ravel Morrison. Morrison has been told he can leave by manager Sir Alex Ferguson, and now his adviser Barry Rubery says he's meeting the Italians about a move overseas in the current transfer window, says the Mirror.

Ferguson is willing to let the attacking midfielder go because he has stalled on signing a new contract - his off-the-field problems have also caused disruption.

United want around £1million for Morrison, who also interests Newcastle and has been watched by Arsenal and Chelsea in recent weeks.

However, a fresh start abroad - whether in Rome or elsewhere - may work out best for a player viewed by many as United's best discovery in years.