Roma enquire about Chelsea frontman Fernando Torres and offer Mattia Destro

Roma have asked about the availability of Chelsea striker Fernando Torres.

The Italian side, keen to sign the Spain frontman, are seeing if the Blues would take Mattia Destro as part of any deal.

Torres has struggled for form since moving to Stamford Bridge from Liverpool in a £50million deal back in January 2011.

Manager Jose Mourinho has bolstered Chelsea's attacking options this summer with the signing of Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa for £32million while Blues legend Didier Drogba also returned to the club.

Roma already have one former Chelsea star amongst their ranks having signed left back Ashley Cole on a free transfer.

Done deal! QPR sign Norwich star for £9m

QPR have signed Dutch international midfielder Leroy Fer from Norwich for a fee believed to be £9million.

The 24-year-old, who played and scored for the Netherlands in this summer’s World Cup in Brazil, has put pen to paper on a three-year deal at Loftus Road.

The £9m fee is a club-record sale for the Canaries and Fer becomes Harry Redknapp's fifth summer signing for the Hoops.

The former FC Twente star told QPR's official website: "I can’t wait to get started here.

“It was always my dream to stay in England, in the Premier League. QPR did well last season to come up and the squad is full of top players, so I’m delighted to be here.

“Harry told me I was a big target for him and when you hear that from a coach, you want to work with them and play for them.

“I’m just looking forward to showing what I’m capable of here at QPR.”

Fer has been handed the number 10 shirt at the Hoops and a delighted Redknapp added: “Leroy’s arrival is a massive boost for us. He’s another excellent signing and I’m delighted we’ve been able to get him to QPR.

“He played for Holland in the World Cup this summer and has all the attributes you'd be looking for from a central midfielder.

“He's just an outstanding midfield player - great physique, fine ability, he gets box-to-box. I’m really looking forward to integrating him into the squad.”

CONFIRMED! Manchester United sign Argentine star

Manchester United have confirmed the arrival of Argentine defender Marcos Rojo from Sporting Lisbon for a fee of £16million, with Nani joining the Portuguese club on a season-long loan.

The Red Devils have been linked with the left-back, who is comforable in the central of defence, in recent weeks and have now completed a deal for the Sporting Lisbon star.

Rojo, 24, who starred for his country at the World Cup told United's official website :"It is such an honour to say that I now play for Manchester United. The Premier League is the most exciting league in the world and to have the chance to play in it for the world's biggest club is a dream for me.

"I am young and am very keen to continue to learn the game, so playing for such an experienced technical coach as Louis van Gaal is a fantastic opportunity for me.

"I have joined United to work hard with my team-mates to win trophies and I know that the manager shares that ambition."

United boss Van Gaal added: "Marcos is a very gifted defender. He has played at the highest level in world football and can play either as a central defender or left-back.

"He has ability, physical strength and a willingness to learn that means he has a very bright future ahead of him.

"He had a very strong World Cup and has been playing in Europe for a couple of years now. He is a very good addition to the team."

Transfer Rumours and Paper Rreview – Thursday, August 21

Here's the top transfer-related stories in Thursday's newspapers...

Liverpool are preparing to offer Monaco a £12m loan deal for striker Radamel Falcao. (RMC)

Radamel Falcao is desperate to force through a move away from Monaco but would favour a switch to Manchester City over Liverpool. (Daily Express)

Liverpool made a shock bid for Mario Balotelli but it collapsed after AC Milan refused to sanction a 'good behaviour' clause in the deal. (Daily Star)

Mega-rich Monaco have put together a £10million package to try to sign Chelsea keeper Petr Cech. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea have offered to loan striker Fernando Torres to Roma as part of a deal to sign Italy forward Mattia Destro. (The Times)

Manchester United are considering a shock bid for former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso in a move that could thwart Arsenal and Chelsea's hopes of landing Sami Khedira. (Daily Express)

Arsenal are ready to fend off late interest shown by Russian side Locomotive Moscow to sign Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote. (Daily Star)

Arsenal have told Galatasaray they are prepared to sell forward Lukas Podolski to them but will not let Joel Campbell leave. (The Sun)

Hull boss Steve Bruce is making an audacious £8m bid to sign Blackburn goal machine Jordan Rhodes to fill Shane Long’s boots. (Daily Mirror)

Burnley have revived their bid for Wigan midfielder James McArthur. Burnley had a £4m offer rejected last week and are returning with a £5m offer for the Scottish international. (Daily Mail)