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Destro tight-lipped on future amid Milan talk

Mattia Destro refused to shed light on rumours linking him with a move away from Roma after helping the Serie A title hopefuls to a 1-1 draw at Palermo on Saturday.

Destro marked his first start in over a month with a goal, rescuing a point for Roma nine minutes into the second half at the Stadio Renzo Barbera.

The 23-year-old's future has been the topic of discussion amid links to Serie A rivals Milan during the January transfer window, while Inter, Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham are possible destinations.

"I am a Roma player right now," Destro told Sky Sport Italia.

"My position is that I am a striker, I want to do well, to play and to score. We didn't win, but I am happy that I scored."

"I missed scoring goals, it was important to me and I'm happy it arrived tonight," said Destro.

"When I get the opportunity to play I always try to give my best. It's a shame we didn't get the victory.

"We played against an excellent side and drawing here is to be considered a good result. We wanted the win, but are satisfied with a point."