<H2 itxtvisited="1">The next seven days could be crucial for Aquilani and his Roma future...</H2>
<H4 itxtvisited="1">26 Feb 2009 13:10:46</H4>
<P itxtvisited="1"><A href="http://www.goal.com/en/teams/italy/7/roma-news"><FONT color=#ff0000>Roma </FONT></A>midfielder <A href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/italy/7452/alberto-aquilani"><FONT color=#ff0000>Alberto Aquilani</FONT></A> is finally set to sign a new deal at the club after a year of negotiations which have delayed a decision on his future.<BR itxtvisited="1"><BR itxtvisited="1">The Giallorossi and their star man have seemingly come to an agreement, and a new contract will see terms extended until 2013.<BR itxtvisited="1"><BR itxtvisited="1"><I itxtvisited="1"><FONT color=#333332>Il Corriere Dello Sport</FONT></I> claims an appointment between club and player has been jotted down in the diary for next week and Aquilani will sign a renewed contract. <BR itxtvisited="1"><BR itxtvisited="1">The player has been plagued with injuries of late, but he will be cheering about the latest developments as he is in line for better economic terms.<BR itxtvisited="1"><BR itxtvisited="1">The Italian international missed the Arsenal defeat in London on Tuesday night with an ankle problem, but he could be back in action against Inter on Sunday. I Lupi are chasing fourth place in Serie A and three points against the Nerazzurri are vital in order to keep in touch with the leading pack.<BR itxtvisited="1"><BR itxtvisited="1">Roma have been trying hard to ensure Aquilani stays. The club refused mega offers from Inter and the Gunners last summer in a sign of faith towards their man.<BR itxtvisited="1"><BR itxtvisited="1">Coach Luciano Spalletti will be hoping to have the talismanic midfielder back for the weekend. The latest reports from <I itxtvisited="1"><FONT color=#333332>Sky Sport Italia</FONT></I> suggest Aquilani trained lightly at Trigoria this morning.</P>
<P itxtvisited="1"><STRONG><EM><FONT color=#333332>Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com</FONT></EM></STRONG></P><!--h3>Salvatore Landolina</h3-->