AS Roma chief Franco Baldini says a deal is close for Pescara coach Zdenek Zeman.

Zeman is ready to return to Roma for a second spell in charge.

"We met with Zeman thanks to the President of Pescara, we have held detailed discussions and I can say that there is reasonable optimism," Baldini told Roma Channel on Friday.

"There remain only minimal details. Ruling out any surprises, this story is destined to end in the best way in the coming days."