Sky Sports understands Manchester Cityare stepping up their interest in Daniele De Rossi after themidfielder's agent on Thursday flew to England for talks.
The Italy international has long been linked with a move to EtihadStadium and his impressive performances at Euro 2012 only underlined hisability and versatility.
De Rossi on Wednesday night delivered another good display in Italy'sfriendly defeat by England and he could yet become more familiar withBritish opponents.
The Roma star's representative jetted into the United Kingdom fordiscussions with City and the development comes just days after thePremier League champions signed Jack Rodwell.
City boss Roberto Mancini has been frustrated by his club'scomparatively limited activity in the market ahead of their first gameof the new season against Southampton on Sunday.
But if Mancini was able to sign his fellow Italian, De Rossi, hewould have little cause to complain about the acquisition of such a topplayer.
The 29-year-old's future has constantly been a subject of debate but,earlier in August, Roma sporting director Walter Sabatini said: "If amonstrous bid materialised we would evaluate it.
"But we are not looking for buyers for Daniele, because he is a pillar of our team."
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