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Roma prepare Vucinic bid Friday 28 April, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After months of speculation it appears that Roma may finally be ready to place a bid for Lecce striker Mirko Vucinic. The 22-year-old was rumoured to be close to a move to the capital club in January, but chose to stay at the Stadio Via Del Mare and fight against relegation. Last weekend’s draw with Treviso sentenced the Salentini to Serie B football and has opened the door for the Serb’s departure. The biggest potential stumbling block is the transfer fee. Vucinic is in contract with Lecce until 2009 and is valued by the club at £7m but Roma are likely to make a more modest offer. Vucinic was a revelation last term with a staggering tally of 19 goals in 28 games, but has struggled to recreate that success in a relegated side – only finding the net nine times in the current campaign. Roma have also been linked with Udinese marksman Vincenzo Iaquinta, but any incoming transfers may rely on the size of Tottenham Hotspur’s bid for Egyptian striker Mido. |