Garcia: Roma will sign a replacement for Destro

Mattia Destro's departure has left Roma short of strikers and head coach Rudi Garcia will sign a replacement before the transfer deadline.

Roma coach Rudi Garcia has stated his intention tosign a replacement for Mattia Destro before the end of the transfer window.

Italy international Destro departed for Serie A rivals Milan on Friday, the striker initially joining on loan with an optionto make the move permanent.

Garciainsisted earlier this monththat Destro would not be sold andthe striker's departure has left a void.

The Frenchman insists a replacement will be brought in, however, andwants histeam to focus on Saturday's clash with Empoli at Stadio Olimpico.

"We'll sign a striker to replace Mattia Destro," Garcia said.

"Clubs should only sign useful players that are going to add something to the group.

"There's a lot of talk about transfers at the moment, but the players know they need to focus on Empoli."

Roma, who are second, have slipped seven points adrift of leaders Juventus after a run of four draws in five league matches.

Garcia haswarned of the dangers posed by an Empoli side that Roma have beaten in Serie A and the Coppa Italia this season.

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