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Roma open talks for out of favour Tottenham midfielder Lewis Holtby

14 September 2013 - 07:54

German midfielder Lewis Holtby is a target for Italian side AS Roma. The Serie A giants want to sign Holtby on loan having lost some of their best midfield players in the transfer window just passed; it is understood Roma are hoping to use the relationship built in the transfer deal seeing Erik Lamela join Spurs as a way to secure a loan deal for Holtby.

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Since arriving from Schalke 04 back in January, Holtby has struggled to force his way into Tottenham's first team on a regular basis whilst this summer's signings of Erik Lamela and Christian Eriksen appear to limit the chances of regular action for the German midfielder.<br />

His former club Schalke 04 were also linked with a move for the midfielder back in August, but Holtby told his agent that he has no interest in a return to Germany and would prefer to play in the Premier League.<br />

Roma manager Rudi Garcia is hopeful that a deal can be wrapped up for Holtby soon in a deal that would see the German move to Italy on loan for the remainder of the season.

Written by James Turnbull