Roma confirm interest in Chelsea midfielder Charly Musonda and West Ham's Sofiane Feghouli

Wanted man: West Ham's Sofiane Feghouli
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Sam Long16 January 2017

Roma manager Luciano Spalletti has confirmed he is interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Charly Musonda and West Ham's Sofiane Feghouli during the January transfer window.

Musonda returned to Stamford Bridge earlier this month, having had his season-long loan deal at Real Betis ended early due to a lack of game time.

Antonio Conte has conceded that the 20-year-old is facing an "important month" but is yet to decide whether to send the Belgium Under-21 international out on loan again.

Musonda also attracted interest from Roma last summer and the Serie A club are set to make a renewed attempt to bring the midfielder to the Stadio Olimpico as they seek cover for Mohamed Salah, who is on international duty at the African Cup of Nations.

Spalletti told Calciomercato: “I started watching Feghouli and Musonda to see if they can give us a hand and, on this, I say yes.

"[Frederic] Massara [Roma's sporting director] will work with regards to this."

Feghouli joined West Ham on a free transfer last summer but is yet to hit top form at the London Stadium.

The 27-year-old has scored one goal in nine Premier League appearances, having struggled with a hamstring injury.

Feghouli produced an improved display in Saturday's victory over Crystal Palace but Standard Sport understands West Ham will let him leave, providing they can bring in another winger.

Meanwhile, Dimitri Payet is edging towards a West Ham exit as the east Londoners are 'increasingly minded' to sell the rebellious Frenchman.

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