AS Roma are closing a deal for Empoli midfielder Tommaso Baldanzi.

The youngster saw terms between the two clubs agreed on Wednesday.

Sky Italia's Gianluca di Marzio is reporting the 20 year-old will join Roma for €13m plus €2m in add-ons and a 20 per cent sell-on clause.

Baldanzi said his farewell to Empoli teammates on Wednesday.

The midfielder is regarded among the best young players in Italy.