Calcio Catania and Peruvian international winger Juan Manuel Vargas has been given the chance to join Italian giants AS Roma, who have reportedly offered €4million for the versatile Peruvian free-kick specialist, with another Italian team Juventus, as well as Premiership side Liverpool FC having also shown interest in the Peruvian international star.

Italian Serie A side Catania recently secured a four-year deal with Vargas, who has been noted for his ability to not only dribble the ball magnificently, but also for his prowess in attack and his free kick ability.

But with the recent news that a big money move to another major club has emerged, and with the financial windfall that could benefit the club, Catania President Antonio Pulvirenti indicated that a summer move may be imminent.

“We have had contact from Roma for Vargas,” said Pulvirenti. “We would like him to stay, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that we will be able to keep him.”

“It is very difficult to keep him because of the offers that we have received, after having only paid €2.5million."

For his part, Vargas is remaining composed and said of the constant speculation of a move: “I am not losing any sleep over this.”

In August 2006, after a recommendation from Peruvian Newcastle winger Nolberto Solano to Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp, Vargas received an offer of $2 million from Pompey after the new owner Alexandre Gaydamak wanted to bring him to Fratton Park, claiming that with his investment he wanted the club to be: "The next Chelsea F.C."

Despite Vargas training with Portsmouth for a few weeks, the offer fell through for various reasons and he signed a 4 year deal with Italian side Catania instead.

But now the recent interest may bring Vargas to reconsider his situation regarding a summer move, but the 23-year-old says that he isn't aware of the interest, and that he is expecting to stay with the Serie A side for the 2007/08 season.

Vargas, speaking to Peruvian sports daily Libero, said: “I do not know anything about the apparent interest from Roma.

“At the moment I am happy with Catania, and I will wait to see what the future holds.”

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