The agent of Julio Baptista insists that the Brazilian star will only join Roma in a permanent switch, as a loan deal is impossible.

The Real Madrid man is believed to be the Giallorossi’s primary target as they look to strengthen their front line ahead of next season’s Scudetto push.

However, there is yet to be a concrete approach and talk of a loan deal seems to be unrealistic.

“For the moment nobody from Roma has contacted me and I haven’t spoken to Real Madrid,” representative Herminio Menendez told Centro Suono Sport.

“I only know what Spanish newspaper Marca says and that is that two Roma officials are expected in Madrid to talk to the Merengues.

“A transfer for Baptista is possible if Real agree but a loan is impossible. Only a permanent sale is possible and I don’t know what the fee would be.”

Ref From channel4.com