Sabatini optimistic over Lamela


AS Roma sporting director Walter Sabatini believes there is a 50% chance that Erik Lamela will play for the Giallorossi next season.

Reports in Italy claimed the River Plate attacking midfielder was set to undergo a medical on Friday in the Italian capital before putting pen to paper on a 5-year contract with AS Roma.

"The deal is not done yet", said Sabatini to Corriere dello Sport.

"We cannot make it official even though there is optimism in the air and I feel it as well."

"There is a strong possibility that he will come to Roma but he is still a River Plate player."

"Right now I would say there is a 50% chance he will come to Roma."

AS Roma are competing with several clubs for the South American teenager, including Napoli and Inter Milano.