"I know that the Giallorossi have made an offer to Valencia," Julio Llorente told Laromasiamonoi.it.

"I don’t know any of the terms of the proposal. However, I can confirm that an approach was made."

Roma have been looking to sign a new forward due to shortage of options upfront.

The Serie A runners-up have failed in their attempt to sign Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu.

They've now turned their attention to Silva, who impressed in Spain's EURO 2008 triumphant campaign.

Debt-ridden Valencia may be forced to sell their star in order to ease their financial crisis.

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