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Newcastle, Tottenham and Arsenal left standing as Roma ramp-up interest in Man City star
ROMA are ready to join Newcastle, Tottenham and Arsenal in the race to sign Manchester City outcast Micah Richards.
The former England international has endured a torrid time at the Premier League champions in recent years, making just nine league appearances in two-years.
But Richards' misery may be at an end after Italian reports claim Roma are poised to offer the 26-year-old an escape route.
Rudi Garcia is a fan of the underrated talent from the Etihad, and will readily meet Manchester City's poultry £4m valuation.
Roma may find themselves fighting an unwinnable battle due to 'red-tape' complications.
It has been suggested that City have only retained Richard's services to remain within the constraints of the Premier League's home-grown quota.
And are unwilling to lose a premium English player only to replace him with a more expensive replacement.
Roma are thought to want Richards to revert to his favoured position of centre-back to provide cover for their coveted defender Mehdi Benatia - who many have tipped to leave the Stadio Olimpico this summer.