Portuguese mentor wants to lure compatriot to Italy.

Roma has already secured an agreement with London's Arsenal for a loan transfer of Anzley Maitland-Niles midfielder in the early winter transfer window, but Portuguese head coach Jose Mourinho doesn't seem to have enough of this option to close staffing problems in midfield..

That is why the “wolves” turned to the Portuguese Porto for information on the central midfielder Sergio Oliveira, who can play both defensive and attacking roles..

The 29-year-old Portuguese has already been linked to rumors of a move to Roma during last year's summer transfer campaign, but the clubs have not agreed on the details of his move..

Now the Romans intend to take the player on loan for six months with the right of subsequent redemption, since the current contract until 2025 risks significantly increasing the amount of compensation for an already experienced football player..

Portal Transfermarkt estimates Porto footballer at 15 million euros.

This season, Oliveira has played 24 matches for the Dragons, in which he scored five goals and provided one assist. The footballer was especially popular in the last UEFA Champions League, when he helped his team knock Juventus from Turin out of the playoffs of this tournament..