Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko admits some reluctance about moving to Italy.
Dzeko is a confirmed target for Inter Milan.
"As a kid, my reference was Serie A. I supported Milan, the best players were there, it was a spectacle.
"The Premier League was not so popular, it had a lot less charm.
"Now, everything is different. The perception we have of Italy is negative. There are too many scandals, the stadiums are old, not up to it.
"It is such a shame. But my friend Miralem always speaks well of Roma.
"Would I go to Italy? City are a great team, we have just won the Premier League, we want to do better in the next Champions League."
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