Edin Dzeko Transfer News: Latest Rumours, Speculation on Manchester City Striker
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko is reportedly nearing an exit from the Etihad Stadium due to an overcrowded forward group for the Sky Blues. Roma set to land the front man after extended discussions in recent weeks.
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Dzeko Reportedly Nearing Roma Move
Tuesday, Aug. 4
Mark Dobson of the Guardian passed along the news, saying the player had agreed personal terms with the Italian club and "will now travel to Italy to conclude a deal in the next 24 hours."
On August 1, Peter O'Rourke of ESPN FC reported a fee had been agreed for Dzeko at around €23 million after the Premier League side originally demanded €30 million for the Bosnia and Herzegovina international.
Dzeko is coming off a frustrating campaign that saw him score just six goals in 31 appearances across all competitions. A logjam at the attacking spots, further complicated by the arrival of Raheem Sterling, created more hurdles in his effort to lock down a starting spot.
He should receive more consistent opportunities if a move to Roma goes through. The Giallorossi didn't have anybody score more than eight goals in league play last season (Adem Ljajic and Francesco Totti) and thus could use a little more firepower.
Dzeko tallied 44 Premier League goals for City in the three terms before last season. Finding a new club is his best chance to get back toward that level of production.
