Roma eyes move for Flamengo defender Wesley

Roma is close to signing Brazil international right-back Wesley from Flamengo, according to widespread media reports.

The 21-year-old has agreed in principle to a five-year contract and is awaiting agreement between the clubs on a transfer fee, Globo Esporte reported on Wednesday.

It added that Roma is willing to pay around 25 million euros (29 million U.S. dollars) for the defender, whose Flamengo contract runs until December 2028.

Wesley has been a target of new Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini since last year, when he tried to sign him while still in charge of Atalanta.

Roma, which does not currently have any Brazilians in its squad, finished fifth in the Italian Serie A last season, 13 points behind champions Napoli.