Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson hopes to do business for Daniele de Rossi for less than £20 million.
The Daily Star says Ferguson is set to step up his bid to land De Rossi after the Italian hardman revealed he will quit Roma.
De Rossi, 27, has been on Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson's shopping list for the last six months.
He is seen by Fergie as the ideal replacement for Paul Scholes.
The Italian midfielder and World Cup winner has become disillusioned with life at the Olympic Stadium.
This has given Fergie the green light to make his move and he is expected to launch an £18m bid between now and the end of the season.
