De Rossi clear over future

Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi has admitted that he has 'clear ideas' what his future holds after being linked with a move to Man City.

Capital giants expected to open talks with midfielder

Roma's Daniele De Rossi has admitted that he has 'clear ideas' what his future holds after being linked with a January move to Manchester City. The 28-year-old Italy international is in the final season of his current deal at the Stadio Olympico and could be made available for as little as £5million. Blues boss Roberto Mancini has been made aware of De Rossi's potential availability and could be tempted into making a move for the midfielder, although he may have to lower his salary requirements. The capital giants are expected to open talks with the player over a new deal given that he has a reputation as a one-club man, having spent 10 years with the Serie A outfit. But De Rossi said: "I absolutely have clear ideas regarding my future but I will continue not to talk about this. "However, this means being aware of what to say and what not to say."