Roma and AC Milan have been put on high alert to the situation surrounding Shakthar Donetsk midfielder Douglas Costa.
Six of Shakthar’s players have refused to return to Ukraine as Seperatist rebels continue to reap havoc in the Eastern provinces.
Among the six is Douglas Costa who the Daily Mail claim could be on his way to either England or Italy in the coming weeks.
The 23 year-old is represented by well known agent Kia Joorabchian who Adriano Galliani has had dealings with in the past.
Shakthar could be seeking a solution involving a loan deal with the Rossoneri keen to bolster their midfield options.
Alex Teixeira, Fred, Dentinho, Ismaily and Facundo Ferreyra make up the rest of the AWOL players.
Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are also keeping an eye an of the situation in Ukraine.
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