Italian giants, AS Roma have reportedly joined the race for Liverpool striker, Divock Origi’s signature according to reports in Italy.The Belgian international is expected to leave Liverpool in the summer with Serie A leaders AC Milan reported to be in talks with the 26-year old who has fallen down the pecking order at Anfield following the arrival of Luis Diaz from Porto.Milan tried to sign the striker in January but the move failed to materialize and they have now opened talks with the striker over a move to the San Siro at the end of the season. The player is also reported to be keen on joining the seven-time European champions in search of more playtime. Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s future at Milan is up in the air with the veteran’s contract coming to an end at the end of the season.Breaking news: AS Roma shows interest in Liverpool striker Divock Origi pic.twitter.com/1pAagLOZkj— Murhena 2 (@2Murhena) March 17, 2022 The latest media reports in Italy indicate that Roma have joined the race and this could complicate what seemed like an easy negotiation process for Milan. Jose Mourinho is keen on acquiring a striker who will support Tammy Abraham and has identified the champions league winner as a target and has reportedly reached out to his representatives for talks.3.20 Genoa 3.05 Torino 2.60 Mourinho has earlier in the season complained that he did not have enough players at his disposal and is expected to beef up the team further in the summer and with the likes of Origi his target, he is sure of having a better team next season.The striker, who was born in Belgium to Kenyan parents is the son of former Kenyan international, Mike Okoth Origi, and was eligible to play for Kenya before opted to represent his country of birth.The team has also identified Arsenal captain Alexandre Lacazette as a possible candidate for signing as he is out of contract in the summer but his wages is said to be an issue.
