Roma Want Three Dutchmen
AS Roma would like to sign the Dutch trio of Arjen Robben, Royston Drenthe and Urby Emanuelson, according to Il Romanista.
It has been said on a number of occasions this season that when on form Roma play some of the best club football in Europe.
In the 1970s, the Holland national team of Johan Cruijff were the perfect exponents of ‘total football’, and it seems that the Giallorossi are now eyeing up three of his Dutch compatriots.
The first is Real Madrid winger Arjen Robben. The 23-year-old only signed for the Spanish-giants in the summer, however he has struggled for form and fitness in the first half of the season.
It is believed that Madrid Coach Bernd Schuster would be prepared to sell Robben if the right offer came in, however the former Chelsea man’s price tag, as well as his wages, may cause a problem.
Robben’s Madrid team-mate Royston Drenthe is also of interest to the Giallorossi. The dreadlocked left-midfielder, who can also play at left-back was one of the best players in last summer’s European Under-21 championships, however, like Robben, he has also struggled to find space this season, since signing from Feyenoord.
The final Dutchman of interest to Roma is Ajax left-back Urby Emanuelson. The 21-year-old has already played 10 times for the Dutch national team, and is valued at around €10m.
However last season’s Coppa Italia winners face competition from Tottenham Hotspur for the player’s signature.(goal.com)
