ROME (AFP) - Roma are close to signing Swedish international Christian Wilhelmsson from French club Nantes, the Serie A title-chasers said.
Roma coach Luciano Spalletti said the 27-year-old midfielder had agreed terms and was undergoing a medical.
Wilhelmsson will be Roma´s second capture in the January transfer window following the loan signing of striker Francesco Tavano from Spanish club Valencia.
Roma are currently second in Serie A, seven points behind leaders Inter Milan.
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