Roma manager Jose Mourinho still wants to sign Granit Xhaka before the January transfer window closes.

Mourinho failed in his pursuit of the Arsenal midfielder last summer.

Reports in Italy says the Portuguese has not given up on getting his man.

However, Corriere dello Sportsays a player must depart first before Xhaka can arrive at Stadio Olimpico.

The most likely is midfielder Amadou Diawara, who has already rejected a move to Valencia.