AS Roma sports chief Walter Sabatini has confirmed their interest in River Plate midfielder Erik Lamela.
The Argentine teen is also interesting Real Madrid and AC Milan.
Sabatini said: "I admit that he is an excellent player and that I would like to bring him here.
"If he doesn't arrive though then I will sign somebody like him."
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