Roma have confirmed they held talks with Chelsea over the signing of Hakim Ziyech. The 29-year-old was heavily linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge throughout the January transfer window but, after paperworks complications, a move to Paris Saint-Germain collapsed.
As quoted by the Evening Standard, Roma sporting director Tiago Pinto confirmed the Italian side's talks with Ziyech and sympathised his situation. He said: "It's true that we spoke to Ziyech’s agents and Chelsea about him.
"He was one of our targets. I'm sorry for what happened to him, it was difficult for him, but those who say we were in contact with Ziyech's agents were right."
