AS Roma Close on Brazil Keeper Julio Cesar

Italian side AS Roma are closing in on the signing of Queens Parks Rangers goalkeeper Julio Cesar who has starred in the Confederations Cup during this month.


Cesar who joined QPR in last summer's market began life well in England but since they failed to beat relegation, the 33-year old wants to move on so he can stay in the top flight as to remain the number one choice between the sticks for his country.

The former Inter Milan player is thought to be a target for Arsenal who has failed to find a consistent keeper in recent times but it appears that Roma are close to signing Cesar.

New manager Rudi Garcia wants the highly rated Cesar as one of his first signings as a replacement for Maarten Stekelenburg who left for Fulham earlier in the month.