Reported Liverpool target Leandro Paredes has expressed his desire to work his way into the Roma starting XI on a regular basis.

The 22-year-old impressed during a loan spell with Empoli last season, but has been limited to just two Serie A starts for Roma so far this term.

Liverpool and Premier League champions Leicester City have reportedly been alerted to the possible availability of the Argentine, but the player has his sights set on breaking into the Roma team.

"I thank [Roma manager Luciano] Spalletti for his words. I try to do my best to help the team and I'll try to do better," Paredes told reporters.

"A player always wants to play, but we have a very good midfield and there are many games to address. I won't pass up the opportunity to play.

"I can still learn a lot in every aspect, but I'll try to do so, it's what I want, in every game and every training session, for the good of Roma."

Manchester City have also previously been linked with the attacking midfielder.