Colombian striker wanted by Roma

Roma has shown interest in the Colombian striker Fredy Montero, member of the Sporting Lisbon of Portugal.

The 26-year-old from Barranquilla is currently in Portugal on a loan from the Seattle Sounders of the MLS.

According to Portuguese newspaper Jornal de Noticias, Montero’s strong beginning of season, in which he has scored nine goals in seven matches, has led to Roma’s interest.

Montero is at his first European experience, after eight years played in Colombia and United States.