Rome are reportedly monitoring Olivier Giroud's situation at Chelsea with a view to a move for the Frenchman as a replacement for Edin Dzeko.
Roma skipper Dzeko has fallen out-of-favour with manager Paulo Fonseca after a disagreement between the pair following the Coppa Italia defeat to Spezia on January 19.
The Bosnian now wants to reportedly leave the club but the prospect of a swap deal with Real Madrid's Mariano Diaz has collapsed after the former Lyon man rejected a move to the Italian capital, according to Corriere dello Sport.
Both Olivier Giroud (L) and Mariano Diaz (R) are seen as transfer options for Roma up front
It comes with Edin Dzeko set to leave Roma after falling out with manager Paulo Fonseca
The report details Roma are finding it difficult to find suitors for 34-year-old forward Dzeko.