Roma eye move for Brazilian forward Leonardo

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 2 (Xinhua) -- Roma have joined the race to sign highly rated Santos and Brazil under-20 striker Marcos Leonardo, according to media reports in Brazil.

The Italian club has held talks with Leonardo's representatives and Santos officials with a view to completing a deal in the European summer transfer window, the UOL news portal said on Tuesday.

It added that the Brazilian Serie A club h