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Manchester City target Daniele De Rossi has until Friday to agree to a new deal with Roma or he will be sold - to Real Madrid.
Roberto Mancini has gone public with his desire to sign the midfielder and that is believed to have angered Roma officials.
The antics of De Rossi's agent, Sergio Berti, have also troubled the Serie A club.
Berti wants hefty commission for helping the prolonged negotiations with Di Rossi and Roma are threatening to cut their losses on the 28-year-old.
The Italy midfielder has been offered a new five-year deal worth £6m-a-season and, if he does not agree, the Italian giants will attempt to sell him to Real Madrid for £10m.
Franco Baldini, Roma's general manager, is believed to be keen on dealing with Madrid ahead of Manchester City after Jose Mourinho's side let Fernando Gago join the La Liga outfit on loan this season.