Olympique Marseille have been encouraged in their pursuit of AS Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman.
OM have kicked off talks with Roma this week about a deal for the Holland international - and it's emerged Roma are willing to do business.
Foot Mercato says a first offer of €25m cash has been tabled by OM for Strootman, plus a further €500,000 bonus.
However, Roma are insisting they go higher with days just away from the European market closing.
Strootman has also been tabled a deal worth €6m-a-year.