Roma midfielder Maxime Gonalons is backing their move for Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez.

Mahrez is viewed by Roma as a replacement for Liverpool signing Mohamed Salah.

“Mahrez is a great player," Gonalons told Corriere dello Sport.

“He could do great things if he came to Roma. What counts though is the pitch, if pointless fixing objectives when you haven't played yet."

Gonalons had spent his entire career with Lyon before this summer's move to Serie A, why did he choose the Lupi?

“It's easy, because this is one of the best teams in Italy. Because the Italian League has come back to being as fascinating as it used to be.

“Because I'm sure I can get great satisfaction here, also in Europe. When they called me, I didn't hesitate for even a minute."