Summary:
Romanian defender Sandro (C) has joined Roma on Serie A tours, but is he interested in a move to Italy?

Full article:
By . David Kent . Roma are stepping up their pursuit of Tottenham defender Vlad Chiriches. The 24-year-old pulled out of the club’s tour of the USA and has been on the list of targets for Roma coach Rudi Garcia for more than a year. He has struggled to settle in England and is keen on Italy. Chiriches arrived at White Hart Lane from Steaua Bucharest last summer in a deal worth £7.5 million but made only 17 league appearances during an interrupted debut season in the Premier League. Not Spur? Vlad Chiriches has emerged as a target for Serie A side Roma . White Hart Pain: The Romanian defender has struggled to settle since arriving from Steaua Bucharest . The Romanian defender is likely to be interested in reviving his career in Serie A . He was forced to withdraw from Spurs summer tour after complaining of stiffness in his lower back and has remained in London for treatment. Brazilian midfielder Sandro has also missed the tour - fuelling speculation linking him to a move to Napoli or Zenit St Petersburg. Boy from Brazil: Sandro (C) has pulled out of Spurs' summer tour, fueling speculation he could also leave .