Liverpool and Barcelona set to miss out with AS Roma star closing in on contract extension

Reported Liverpool target Lorenzo Pellegrini looks set to commit his future to AS Roma by signing a new contract.

Pellegrini was one player linked with Liverpool in the summer transfer window rumour mill.

Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, mentioned both Barcelona and Liverpool as admirers of Pellegrini, while Todo Fichajes suggested that the player had agreed personal terms with the Reds.

Ultimately, no move materialised over the summer, with Pellegrini sticking around in Rome to work under the wing of new manager Jose Mourinho.

Pellegrini has already netted three goals in four appearances under The Special One. It looks as though that’s a relationship he’s keen to continue.