On-loan Roma defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa is close to sealing a permanent switch to the club from Newcastle.
The 25-year-old French international has convinced the club with his performances when stepping in this season, and is close to activating a clause that will see him call Roma his permanent home.
Sky Sport Italia report that Yanga-Mbiwa has a clause in his contract whereby when he makes 20 appearances for the club, they have an obligation to purchase him for €7 million.
Yanga-Mbiwa currently has 16 appearances in all competitions for the Giallorossi this season, and should rack up the requisite amount by the end of next month.
Newcastle were happy to let the former Montpellier captain leave in the summer, and the deal should benefit all parties.
