Manchester United and Arsenal target Carlos Bacca could be set for Roma move after rejecting lucrative offers elsewhere

Carlos Bacca’s agent has hinted the player is open to a move from Sevilla
The Colombian has been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal
Bacca will assess his options with Sevilla following the Copa America
He has turned down offers from clubs in China and the UAE, his agent says

Published:
14:54 GMT, 14 June 2015

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Updated:
17:50 GMT, 14 June 2015

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Carlos Bacca’s agent has said that his client is happy at Sevilla, but hinted at a potential move away to Roma.

The striker has scored 28 goals for Sevilla this season, and has been linked with a move to the Premier League with Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham all rumoured to be interested.

But his agent Sergio Barila says Bacca will not move because of financial reasons, but could be open to playing in the Champions League with Roma.

Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca could be set for a move to Roma according to his agent Sergio Barila

The Colombian’s agent said the star is happy at Sevilla but could be tempted by Rome’s religious culture

He added that religion could play a major part in any move if it were to come about.

‘Carlos is deeply religious. And in Rome, there is the pope. And apart from that we are talking about one of the best clubs [Roma],’ Barila told Corriere dello Sport.

‘If Bacca were to leave Sevilla, it will not be for the money, but a chance to play in the Champions League.’

The 28-year-old moved joined from Club Brugge for a in 2013, and has scored 49 goals in 108 matches.

Barila also revealed that Bacca has snubbed the opportunity to maximise his income by moving elsewhere for a higher salary.

‘We’ve already said no to lucrative offers out of China and the United Arab Emirates,’ he added.

He says Bacca has turned down lucrative offers from China and the United Arab Emirates

The Colombian will sit down with Sevilla and assess his options following the Copa America

And he insists that the Colombian, who struck twice to guide Sevilla to a record fourth Europa League triumph last month, is happy in Spain, but will speak to the club about his future after the Copa America.

‘Bacca is now totally focused on doing well with Colombia at the Copa America and is fine with, and grateful to, Sevilla, who helped him to be recognised at the international level.

‘However, the market is unpredictable. We’ll have a meeting with Sevilla after the tournament and look at what’s on the table.’