The Marseille striker and the Leipzig winger are the first targets, while D’Amico’s arrival is increasingly closer to the management
“The Champions League also fixes goats and cabbages for the market.” Gian Piero Gasperini smiles heartily at the end of a season he led Roma to third place and therefore into the top European competition after 7 years of absence. Gasp smiles, or rather laughs. Because, in addition to the satisfaction and prestige of the sporting achievement, there will now be more resources and possibilities for a signing campaign that the coach would like to win the championship. “Financial Fair Play could also have an impact on the next transfer market, but instead the Champions League fixes things and puts us in a position to improve the team. Both in terms of the economic side and for the showcase. You can play in Rome, in a stadium that is always full and with such important competition. Maybe in the Champions League you get bruises, but you definitely come out improved”, said the coach yesterday after the success against Verona. And from today Gasperini (who has postponed his holidays) will present the list to the Friedkins while waiting for the nearby white smoke for the new sporting director who sees Tony D’Amico getting ever closer, with Sogliano in second position.
dreams in attack
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The plan is clear: no revolutions, but a strengthening plan that will above all concern the attack and the renewals already in the works of Dybala, Celik and Pellegrini. The Friedkins intend to allocate over 100 million starting from July. And above all, two dreams appear on the list: Mason Greenwood and Antonio Nusa. Important quotes, but also the desire of the two players to change the scene. The Englishman, through his father, has already had the first contacts with Roma and was only waiting for the Champions League goal to make his availability. Obviously it’s not enough because Marseille values the attacker at 50 million even if the excellent relations with Roma after Vaz’s sale in January weigh heavily (in a positive sense). Similar rating and approval for Nusa who Gasperini has been following for some time and who could leave Leipzig in the summer. In the trio of candidates, the name of Crysencio Summerville cannot be overlooked, especially now that West Ham’s relegation is certified. Which allows the suitors to get the Dutchman for a figure close to 35 million. It should not be underestimated that the left wing is from the same agency as Malen, one more element to try the lunge.
dybala renews
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And Orange is also another element that Gasp has wanted for a long time: Joshua Zirkzee. Manchester United will let him leave after holding him back in January and the valuation has dropped compared to the past: 25-30 million. Not just owners though. Because Gasp wants three players in the attacking department, and the list would also include Pepe from Porto and Julian Brandt on a free transfer from Dortumund. In short, important blows in an attack that could see Soulè start (in Aston Villa’s sights) and that will say goodbye to El Shaarawy as well as the inconclusive Zaragoza. But not Dybala for whom the renewal is now one step away at obviously lower figures than the current ones. Barring any surprises, the Argentine will find an agreement in these hours on the basis of 2.5 million per season plus bonuses. Also watch out for deputy Malen as Roma are trying to start exchange negotiations with Dovbyk, above all the one with Fiorentina with Piccoli.
switch kone
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But it won’t just be the attack that will be affected by the strengthening plan for the Champions League. Because Gasperini also asked for a winger on the left where Angelino’s future is not yet clear. There has been talk of Dodò from Fiorentina, but Gasp is also paying close attention to South America to try another shot at Wesley. Finally, the midfield where the fate of Manu Koné will be decisive, to date the most likely sacrifice to close the agreement with UEFA once and for all on 30 June. Inter have wanted him for a long time and in the event of a satisfactory offer Roma will let him go. In this case the replacement could be another Konè, i.e. Ismael from Sassuolo, while Schlager, who is leaving Leipzig on a free transfer, is also being monitored to strengthen the bench. The Friedkins certainly intend to leave nothing to chance and will fully rely on Gasperini, guaranteeing an economic base that can allow them to dream again. Even beyond a third place.
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