AS Roma are on the brink of a deal for Velez Sarsfield midfielder Ricky Alvarez.
Alvarez has also been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal.
Local media sources say a deal has been struck by Roma.
He had already been linked with Palermo in the past when Sabatini was still working in Sicily.
It's claimed an agreement is in place with the player and his agent, while Velez are willing to part with him for 10m.
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