A good fight is to be faced by Arsenal for keeping defender William Gallas as the representatives from Roma are to secure a deal for him.

The Roma have showed interest on this 32-year-old player and they have sent to London their sporting director Daniele Prade to open up dialogue.

According to Il Tempo, Prade flew out to London to watch the Arsenal playing against Porto, but in the match William Gallas was not playing. However, Prade got close to the player and discover more on his situation. It is learned that Roma are likely to monitor the progress of Gallas after Claudio Ranieri expressed a penchant for him.

Presently William Gallas is in talks with Islington club. The two are negotiating over a new deal. It is also learned that Galls is said to take a pay cut. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, however, standing firm on any decision.

The mission of Daniele Prade also had an eye on Fucile, Falcao and Hulk as Roma are having plans of strengthening the team well ahead of next season.