AS Roma are interested in Tottenham midfielder Lewis Holtby.

The Germany international has found himself on the outer at Spurs this summer following their buying spree.

Roma are keen to bring Holtby to Italy, as a replacement for Erik Lamela, who was sold to Spurs last month.

Former club Schalke are also interested and are understood to have first option on the midfielder.

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