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Guangzhou Evergrande in talks with Roma over Radja Nainggolan deal

Radja Nainggolan in action during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Genoa at Stadio Olimpico on May 28, 2017
Image: Radja Nainggolan has not played for Roma since December 30

Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan is the subject of talks over a move to Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande, according to Sky in Italy.

The 30-year-old could join on loan and earn as much as £10m a year, with a deal becoming permanent in the summer.

Reports that an official bid of £44m has been received from the Chinese club are not accurate, and it is thought a permanent deal is more likely in the summer.

Radja Nainggolan (centre) returned to the Belgium side in place of Moussa Dembele
Image: Radja Nainggolan has been one of Belgium's key players over the past few years

Nainggolan was a target for Manchester United and Chelsea last summer but he stayed with Roma and signed a new four-year deal.

But the Belgium international was dropped for a time by head coach Eusebio Di Francesco over a New Year's Eve video that appeared to show him drinking and smoking.

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He has not played for the Serie A club since. His last appearance was against Sassuolo on December 30.

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