Calcio Italia said that the Romans are in talks with the 32-year old striker who had some successful spells in the Serie A.

Crespo joined Chelsea in 2003 but the spent the past four years on loan at Inter Milan and AC Milan.

In five seasons for the Blues he played 49 games only scoring 12 goals. The former Parma and Lazio striker became the first player to score in the Champions League for five different sides.

Roma made it no secret that they are looking for strikers to strengthen their front line.