Roma sporting director Gianluca Petrachi has confirmed the club are hoping to sign Carles Perez before the close of the transfer window.
There have been plenty of rumors over the last few days that Perez has been told he can leave Barcelona and will head to the Serie A side either on loan or permanently.
Petrachi says Roma want a permanent deal without a buyback option.
“We carry on with our philosophy of investing in promising young players. The negotiations are at an advanced stage, we have an excellent rapport with Barcelona, are talking to the lad and obviously need to convince him we have the right sporting project here for him.