Source: Team_Talk
Mixed news for Roma over duo
Roma sporting director Walter Sabatini insists the club will not part ways with Daniele De Rossi - but admit Mirko Vucinic has asked to leave.[LNB] De Rossi's contract negotiations have stalled following Roma's failure to qualify for next season's Champions League. The midfielder has been linked with a move to Manchester United.[LNB]De Rossi, who has been with his beloved Roma his entire career, is yet to put pen to paper on an extension proposal but Sabatini is confident the matter will be resolved.[LNB]"We won't weaken the team by selling De Rossi," Sabatini told Sky Sports Italia. [LNB]"He told me he wants to stay and we'll find an agreement."[LNB]Meanwhile, Blackburn target Vucinic's future looks to be away from the Stadio Olympico, despite the club wishing to hold on to his services.[LNB]The Montenegro international fell out of favour at the club last season and, despite Luis Enrique taking charge of first-team affairs, the 27-year-old is seeking a move.[LNB]Sabatini added: "Vucinic has asked me to be transferred, but the club would like to keep him."[LNB]Roma are expected to tie up the signing of Sporting Gijon left-back Jose Angel next week, with the 21-year-old set to snub Barcelona for the opportunity to work with compatriot Enrique.[LNB]The Italians are also hoping to add Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg to their ranks as a replacement for Artur, who last month joined Benfica.[LNB]Sabatini said: "We are close to the objective that we set. We'll close on Monday for Jose Angel. In the next week we will try again for Stekelenburg."
