This week, I go 1-on-1 with the Host of Brewers Daily, David Gasper, to get the Milwaukee perspective on the most impactful deal the Cardinals made at the deadline in 2026, sending away Dustin May and JoJo Romero for Alexander Frias and Josiah Ragsdale.
We talk about the Tarik Skubal impact on the move, the seemingly steep price paid for a pair of rental pitchers, and what the Cardinals are getting in their two new young outfielders with loud tools and promising upside. This abbreviated edition of the podcast will bring you a great alternative perspective and perhaps validate a lot of what has been said on this forum already: the Cardinals did well on deadline day.
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Roma restarts from Trigoria, and Gian Piero Gasperini is back with one of his key players.
Lorenzo Pellegrini has returned to the Fulvio Bernardini Training Center after his long-awaited contract renewal, marking a step forward in the process that will gradually bring him back into the team's fold.
The Giallorossi midfielder, however, is not yet ready to train with his teammates.
After recurring from a muscle injury to the rectus femoris in his right thigh, the player is completing the final stage of the recovery program developed by Roma's medical and athletic staff.
The club remains cautious.

#roma #gasperini #pellegrini #bernardini

Roma are keen to sign Gian Piero Gasperini with a much-needed attacking winger.
In recent hours, a name that has been hotly debated within the Giallorossi is Rodrigo Mora.
The Portuguese has been in the sights of the Roman club, but negotiations are still in the early stages.
The player was offered by Jorge Mendes despite ongoing negotiations with Galatasaray.
The Trigoria club, as reported by Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, has decided to take a decisive stance.

#roma #giallorossi #mora

After Santiago Castro and Konstantinos Koulierakis, Nahuel Molina will be the Giallorossi's third signing of the summer.
While awaiting the arrival of the right-footed left-back, Roma is preparing to welcome the Argentine full-back, formerly of Udinese and Atlético Madrid.
After the World Cup concluded on July 19th, Molina then enjoyed a couple of weeks of relaxation with his family before recharging his batteries and dedicating himself to his new adventure in the capital.
As reported by Matteo Moretto, in the next few hours, the Argentine will be in Rome to finalize the contract that will tie him to the Giallorossi for the next four years.
Molina will have the opportunity to integrate with his new teammates and try to immediately connect with Gasperini.

#molina #back

Reports are growing in Italy that Roma will offer to buy Rodrigo Mora from FC Porto for €45m plus bonus, rather than just a loan with option to buy, beating Galatasaray interest.
PORTO, PORTUGAL – JANUARY 29: Max Aarons of Rangers passes the ball whilst under pressure from Rodrigo Mora of FC Porto during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between FC Porto and Rangers FC at Estadio do Dragao on January 29, 2026 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)
The irritation of coach Gian Piero Gasperini with the lack of progress on the transfer market has spurred the club into action, especially with Champions League qualification coming up.
Although Mora is technically a trequartista who plays centrally behind the striker, there is also the suggestion he could be used as a wide attacking player instead.
STUTTGART, GERMANY – MARCH 12: Rodrigo Mora of FC Porto celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between VfB Stuttgart and FC Porto at Stuttgart Arena on March 12, 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

#Porto #league #stuttgart #uefa

Roma's transfer market will see a dramatic acceleration in the coming days.
Following Gasperini's rebuke following the 3-0 defeat to Brighton in England, Sporting Director Tony D'Amico is working hard to finalize deals for a winger and striker.
In addition to Cacciamani and Mora, the Giallorossi are also moving forward with negotiations for Real Madrid's Endrick.
After loaning Franco Mastantuono to Fiorentina, the Blancos are reportedly considering leaving the Brazilian talent as well.
In this sense, as reported by Matteo Moretto, the player's will will be decisive.

#brighton

Roma are reportedly lining up a summer bid for Lyon forward Malick Fofana to bolster their attacking ranks. According to recent domestic reports, the Belgian starlet has become one of the club's top targets.
Gian Piero Gasperini is keen to reinforce his attacking options after helping Roma return to the Champions League for the first time since 2018. The Giallorossi have already signed Donyell Malen on a permanent deal. Furthermore, Santiago Castro has joined the club from Bologna for a reported fee of €35 million.
In addition to Castro, Roma could soon meet Bologna at the negotiating table again to discuss the future of Jonathan Rowe. They've also been exploring a move for Strasbourg's Diego Moreira. However, that deal now appears to be dead in the water, prompting the Giallorossi to expand their search for a new winger.
Priced out of the move for RB Leipzig's Antonio Nusa, Roma have now set their sights on Malick Fofana. After an impressive 2024/25 breakout season, the 21-year-old suffered a severe ankle injury that sidelined him for almost the entire 2025/26 campaign.
Concerns over Fofana's fitness could make Roma hesitant to meet Lyon's asking price, especially given his lengthy spell on the sidelines. However, his explosive pace, direct running and ability to operate on either flank make him an intriguing option for Gasperini.

#fofana

Gian Piero Gasperini was furious after a 'horrible' 3-0 Roma defeat to Brighton and 'cannot say if the team is stronger than last season' after transfer struggles.
The Giallorossi have had a truly dismal pre-season, drawing 3-3 with Cannes after taking a 3-0 lead, then losing 4-1 to Cardiff City and 3-0 at Brighton and Hove Albion.
The only bright spot was a 4-1 victory over Newport County, but they are hardly to be considered at the level of a genuine test.
Their summer ends with a trip to Borussia Dortmund on Saturday August 15.
VERONA, ITALY – MAY 24: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, looks on prior to during the Serie A match between ***** as Verona FC and AS Roma at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on May 24, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

#verona #piero #brighton #italy

Roma have been busy on and off the pitch, confirming Marash **** bulla's departure and tying down Lorenzo Pellegrini to a new contract, while Bryan Cristante moved to defuse talk of a training-camp bust-up with Paulo Dybala.
According to Tuttomercatoweb, **** bulla's exit is now official: the defender joins Rayo Vallecano on a loan with an option to buy, returning to LaLiga after previous spells with Espanyol and Mallorca.
He leaves having made 68 appearances across four seasons and played his part in Roma's 2022 Conference League triumph.
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 19: Lorenzo Pellegrini of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between AS Roma and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico on March 19, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
The bigger boost for Gian Piero Gasperini concerns Pellegrini. The club captain has signed a contract extension until 2027 after recovering from injury, with only the official announcement outstanding, expected in the coming hours.

#league #rome #march

Gian Piero Gasperini wants clarity on Roma's future and the completion of the squad.
Thursday evening's meeting with the owners served precisely to **** s the club's strategy, including incoming transfers and potential departures.
According to Repubblica, the Giallorossi coach has reportedly asked for specific reassurances regarding the proposals he received in meetings prior to the start of the transfer window.
Gasperini expects the commitments made to be honored and the squad to be completed with the necessary reinforcements.
The coach isn't just concerned about the incoming transfer market, however.

#thursday

Santiago Castro immediately made himself available to Gian Piero Gasperini.
Ready, steady, go, and upon arriving at the Giallorossi, the Argentine started immediately, first against Cardiff and then against Newport.
Roma flopped in their first friendly in Wales, losing 4-1, but they won convincingly in the second match.
Against the League Two club, the Grugliasco-born coach's team won by the same scoreline they had in their first match, 1-4. The new number 9 stood out, providing an ****** ist for Mario Hermoso and a goal from the penalty spot.
However, a brawl also broke out during the match.

#santiago

Lorenzo Pellegrini will rejoin Roma today.
After a long and unusual wait of over a month, the number 7 will return to Trigoria today for at least a year.
A medical appointment was scheduled for this morning at the Campus Biomedico, followed by the signing and official confirmation of the contract renewal, strongly supported by Gasperini, in the afternoon.
It's clear that if it were up to the owners, Pellegrini's contract would not have been renewed.
The club's resistance has led to a prolonged stalemate, with even the final details of the new contract being tweaked.

#roma

LOS ANGELES — At Monday's trade deadline, the Red Sox made aggressive moves to solidify their roster for a playoff push and paid a big price to do so.
The biggest? Boston acquired catcher Adley Rutschman from the Orioles marking a major step in Craig Breslow's efforts to bolster the club's offense for the stretch run. The Red Sox sent a hefty five-player package to Baltimore of catcher Carlos Narváez, pitching prospects Anthony Eyanson and Kyson Witherspoon, outfield prospect Enddy Azocar and a player to be named later. The Sox are also getting backup catcher Jake Rogers and cash in the swap. Contrary to some reports, outfield prospect Harold Rivas was not involved in the deal.
The Red Sox, who have won 31 of their last 39 games and now possess the third-best record in the American League behind the Rays and Yankees, have been looking for upgrades at catcher and shortstop in recent days as well as searching for rotation and bullpen depth. Adding Rutschman provides clear upside behind the plate, where Narváez, Connor Wong (and for a spell, Mickey Gasper) have combined to post the sixth-worst OPS in the sport (.615) and the fewest home runs (4). The move — paired with last Saturday's 1-for-1 swap that sent Connelly Early to Washington for Curtis Mead — is a clear sign Breslow believes in his group and believes the Sox can make a deep run. Mead's bat will not be a factor in the coming weeks after he broke his wrist when he was hit by a pitch in his Red Sox debut.
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In Rutschman, the Red Sox are getting a former No. 1 overall pick (2019) who had an up-and-down tenure in Baltimore, where he once appeared to be a franchise cornerstone. After a very strong three-year start to his big league career from 2022 to 2024, Rutschman took a step back last season and was limited, by injury, to 90 games. This year, he has taken a step forward again and was named an All-Star for the third time.

#betting

LOS ANGELES — With Monday's 6 p.m. ET trade deadline fast approaching, the Red Sox are finalizing a deal to land a three-time All-Star from a division rival — and paying a big price to do so.
Boston has agreed to acquire catcher Adley Rutschman from the Orioles, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan, marking a major step in Craig Breslow's efforts to bolster the club's offense for the stretch run. The Red Sox will send a hefty five-player package to Baltimore of catcher Carlos Narváez, pitching prospects Anthony Eyanson and Kyson Witherspoon, outfield prospect Enddy Azocar and a player to be named later. The Sox are also getting backup catcher Jake Rogers and cash in the swap. Contrary to some reports, outfield prospect Harold Rivas isn't in the deal.
The Red Sox, who have won 31 of their last 39 games and now possess the third-best record in the American League behind the Rays and Yankees, have been looking for upgrades at catcher and shortstop in recent days as well as searching for rotation and bullpen depth. Adding Rutschman provides clear upside behind the plate, where Narváez, Connor Wong (and for a spell, Mickey Gasper) have combined to post the sixth-worst OPS in the sport (.615) and the fewest home runs (4). The move — paired with last Saturday's 1-for-1 swap that sent Connelly Early to Washington for Curtis Mead — is a clear sign Breslow believes in his group and believes the Sox can make a deep run. Mead's bat will not be a factor in the coming weeks after he broke his wrist when he was hit by a pitch in his Red Sox debut.
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In Rutschman, the Red Sox are getting a former No. 1 overall pick (2019) who had an up-and-down tenure in Baltimore, where he once appeared to be a franchise cornerstone. After a very strong three-year start to his big league career from 2022 to 2024, Rutschman took a step back last season and was limited, by injury, to 90 games. This year, he has taken a step forward again and was named an All-Star for the third time.

#rutschman #baltimore #draftkings #league

Niccolò Pisilli was sidelined a few weeks ago with a calf problem that Roma is treating with great care.
A delicate area of the leg, it requires a few more days for full recovery and to avoid relapses, as the player admitted today: "I'm working on getting back to work; I should be fully recovered in a week."
He will therefore be fully available again starting next week.
Meanwhile, the Giallorossi midfielder spoke from his training camp in Wales, admitting that he never considered leaving Roma: "I've never had anything else in my head other than Roma. I've never really had this thought of leaving. Certainly last January, when my agent and I saw that I hadn't played much, we thought about finding an alternative. But in the end, things worked out well, both for me and for the team, and I'm the happiest guy in the world."
Regarding the intensity of Gasperini's work, Pisilli, in his second consecutive training camp with the Grugliasco-born coach, confirmed the training sessions to: "The coach is always the same; he makes us work hard and intensely. From the first few days, we've had double sessions, and we've often slept at Trigoria because our goal is to be as ready as possible for the start of the league and the Champions League. We're working really hard."

#roma #training #league

Roma have set sights on both Endrick and Franco Mastantuono to complete their frontline. Gian Piero Gasperini have explicitly asked for two more forwards, despite the recent arrival of Santiago Castro.
According to Alfredo Pedullà, the Giallorossi have been keeping tabs on the Brazilian for a month, but they are unlikely to pounce on him in short order. They want to make a splash on the left wing first, for Antonio Nusa or other options, before addressing the other one. The future of Matias Soulé, who's been for sale for the whole summer but not particularly close to leaving yet, also contributes to the timing.
Roma are dueling with Fiorentina for Mastantuono, while Endrick has some suitors abroad, Mediaset reports. The former is poised to go out on loan or with a formula similar to Nico Paz's. That could also be the case for his teammate, who has a €45/50M price tag.
The capital club has some tactical reservations. The 20-year-old isn't a pure winger nor a no.10 and is at his best as a false-nine. He's not far from Donyell Malen and Castro in terms of characteristics, even though he could still be molded. He starred for Olympique Lyonnais last year, notching 8 goals and 8 ****** ists in 21 fixtures.
Perhaps there could be an opening to sign the former permanently, as he's been under Real Madrid's control for longer without properly leveling up; if not, they'd better look elsewhere, as this kind of deal is a double-edged sword and works okay only for second-tier teams, as it winds up developing youngsters for somebody else's benefit.

#former #franco #gasperini

Roma haven't stopped considering Antonio Nusa.
The Norwegian striker is on Tony D'Amico's radar, as he continues to monitor his situation at Leipzig.
This is due to the player's desire to leave the German club soon and pursue new opportunities.
As Gazzetta dello Sport reports, however, Roma's limit remains Leipzig's high demands, with an overall valuation of around €60 million.
The Giallorossi would like to please Gasperini, who had named Nusa third on a shortlist of priority strikers alongside Greenwood and Summerville.

#roma

Roma officially welcomes Konstantinos Koulierakis.
The Greek defender, who has chosen the number 33 shirt, will arrive at the training camp in Wales today, where he will immediately make himself available to Gian Piero Gasperini.
The deal was completed for €16 million plus €1.5 million in bonuses, while the player has signed a contract until 2031.
Before his arrival at the Giallorossi, Wolfsburg sent him a farewell message on their social media channels.
"Treat him well. He will give you everything. Konstantinos Koulierakis is joining Roma. Thank you for your commitment in the green and whites and best of luck in your new challenge, Koulie."

#gasperini

More details are emerging on Matias Soulé, as it's believed Roma want €30m plus €2m add-ons to make a sale, with the player proposed to Milan.
The Argentine is not part of Gian Piero Gasperini's plans this season, and with the arrival of Santiago Castro from Bologna, will have even less chance of playing time.
It has been said by several sources in recent weeks that Soulé and his agent have been shopping him around to various European clubs, with a particular focus on staying in Serie A for Milan.
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Matias Soule of AS Roma celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on January 10, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
The asking price had originally been €40m with some Saudi Pro League teams ready to pay, but the player never opened up to the idea of this transfer.

#serie #rome

Santiago Castro is finally a Roma player.
The Argentine introduced himself with his first interview with the club.
"I wasn't expecting such a welcome; it was wonderful from the moment I arrived in the city. You could feel the fans' enthusiasm even when I came to play here. I thank the club and the club for placing their trust in me and giving me the opportunity to play for the team from the capital," he began, commenting on his arrival at Termini.
Regarding the timing of the deal, he then clarified that he pushed to come to the capital: "It was a short negotiation; from the very beginning, I pushed to come here. I had a meeting with the sporting director, where he explained what they wanted from me. I know what I can offer and how to help the manager, and as soon as I spoke to them, I chose to come here."
Castro also spoke about Gasperini: "I like Gasperini's style of play. He's been doing well for many years at both Atalanta and Roma, leading them to the Champions League. I'll do what he asks of me; I'm ready to play anywhere."

#here #santiago

Salah-Eddine is not part of Gian Piero Gasperini's coaching plan.
The left-back, a key figure during the World Cup with Morocco, is still on the way out after returning from his loan spell at PSV. Roma are looking for the best way to capitalize on his potential.
The 2002-born player could soon leave the capital, as he's being eyed by several foreign clubs, including Olympiacos. In his last spell in the Netherlands, he played 25 games (1,630 minutes), earning one ******* ist, three yellow cards, and one red card.
The connection between the Giallorossi and the 2002-born player has never clicked. After a year on loan at PSV, the Dutch full-back is expected to leave the capital permanently.
The Giallorossi management has reached an agreement with Olympiacos for around €7-8 million. Is it all done? Absolutely not.

#back #salah

Roma is looking for a right-footed left winger to complete Gian Piero Gasperini's attack.
In addition to Nusa, the Giallorossi are also keen on Ebde Ezzalzouli.
The 2001-born player, currently owned by Real Betis Sevilla, finished the season with impressive performances: 15 goals and 13 ***** ists in 3,171 minutes. In short, he's an added ***** et for the Spanish club, exactly what Roma is looking for.
Leipzig continues to ask €60 million for Nusa, which is why D'Amico is pushing for Ebde Ezzalzouli.
As reported by Repubblica, Real Betis values the player at around €45 million, while Roma has offered up to €35 million plus bonuses.

#real #betis #looking

After locking down a deal for Santiago Castro, it was expected that all of Tony D'Amico's efforts would turn back to finding a left wing that Gian Piero Gasperini has been yearning for. However, it appears that the next Giallorossi signing for the time being won't be Antonio Nusa or Abde Ezzalzouli to fill that need. Instead, reports indicate that Roma's next signing won't even play that far up the pitch.
In a move that came out of nowhere, Roma is expected to sign 22-year-old Greek defender Konstantinos Koulierakis of Wolfsburg. The deal was first reported by Ugo Trani of Te la do io Tokyo and is now being corroborated by Fabrizio Romano and others. The amount being bandied about is €15 million, and it's expected that Koulierakis would fill the role of vice-Hermoso.
Koulierakis is a left-footed center back who brings considerable experience for his age. He's made 59 Bundesliga appearances over the last two seasons, 35 appearances in the Greek Super League, and another 9 Europa Conference League appearances with PAOK prior to that. He's also already made 22 appearances for the Greek national team.
Koulierakis was purchased by Wolfsburg from PAOK for just under €12 million two summers ago. After proving his worth in Germany, Roma is ready to bring him to Italy to add depth to its rearguard. Perhaps most importantly, he is a left-footed defender in a back three dominated by right-footed players—aside from Hermoso, to whom Koulierakis will likely be an understudy.
Koulierakis is a fairly tall center back at 6'2" and defends well in the air. He's known for being a progressive passer, which makes him a good fit in Gasperini's system as a left-sided defender. He's also proven to be composed on the ball and comfortable defending in tight ******* es. Koulierakis has chipped in 4 goals and 3 ******* ists during his time at Wolfsburg. At just 22, he's got plenty of room for development under Gasperini's tutelage.

#back #expected

Salah-Eddine is not part of Gian Piero Gasperini's coaching plan.
The left-back, a key figure during the World Cup with Morocco, is still on the way out after returning from his loan spell at PSV. Roma are looking for the best way to capitalize on his potential.
The 2002-born player could soon leave the capital, as he's being eyed by several foreign clubs, including Olympiacos.
In his last spell in the Netherlands, he played 25 games (1,630 minutes), earning one ******* ist, three yellow cards, and one red card.
As reported by Corriere della Sera, after a year on loan at PSV, the Dutch full-back is ready to leave the capital permanently.

#capital

Roma is constantly working to find a left-sided attacking winger to give to Gian Piero Gasperini.
Among the various names being considered by the Giallorossi is Abde Ezzalzouli, but Real Betis' demands are currently high.
The club's desire is to find a functional player, not just anyone who will have to be replaced in January.
The Moroccan had his best season in Spain this season. He's scored 10 goals and provided 15 ******* ists.
These numbers intrigue the Grugliasco-born coach, who wants a player who's ready and willing to work hard. And as reported by Fabrizio Romano, the Giallorossi are in talks with Real Betis for the player.

#season #piero

Fiorentina have made an approach for Jadon Sancho following his Manchester United exit. The 26-year-old winger was on loan at Aston Villa last season, yet despite being part of the Europa League-winning squad, he couldn't convince United to offer a new deal.
Now, a shock offer seems to be on its way to the free agent, as Fiorentina are keen to table a three-year deal. La Viola's sporting director Fabio Paratici has allegedly been a Sancho admirer for a while, yet the terms on offer will certainly have to be lower than the €10 million net total the former England international earned until last season.
Sancho hasn't yet given a response, but his team will be ready to resolve any concerns in the coming hours. Last year, he turned down a move to Roma, as Gian Piero Gasperini expressly asked Frederic Massara for him. While he chose to stay in the Premier League for the remainder of that term, it now looks like he'll leave England.
Jadon Sancho has been something of a frustrating figure for English football. His rising status took him from the academies of Watford and Manchester City, before he became a poster boy for a British generation trying their hand abroad.
Moving to Borussia Dortmund at the age of 18 in August 2017, Sancho hit the ground running the following season. Flare-filled performances and a plethora of eye-catching goals saw the young Englishman go on to amass 50 all-competition goals in 137 appearances in yellow and black.

#sancho

After Santiago Castro, Roma intends to make two more signings to raise the level of the attacking line available to Gasperini.
The Grugliasco-born coach was clear in his press conference: "Right now, as wingers, we have Soulé and Dybala. And that's it. So I expect two players in that position."
The dream remains Nusa, one of the most sought-after prospects at Trigoria, but the gap with Leipzig, who also sold Diomande to Real Madrid for more than €100 million, remains wide.
The deal is an uphill battle, which is why D'Amico is currently exploring alternatives that are currently top secret. Enquiries are also underway for Ezzalzouli and Schade.
In recent days, Roma has made inquiries about Ezzalzouli and Schade to improve their attack. As Il Tempo reports, both have fallen through due to their elevated costs.

#gasperini

Roma will have to overhaul their flanks. Celik has gone to Juventus, while Tsimikas has returned to Liverpool after his loan deal ended.
The only two players set to remain in the capital are Wesley and Rensch, as Angelino and Salah-Eddine are set to leave.
The Spanish full-back, coming off a season in which he barely played due to physical problems, is still visibly out of form.
The first two weeks of preparation have shown no encouraging signs, and the Giallorossi are intent on selling him to a league where he has admirers.
Angelino is unlikely to remain in the capital. As Il Tempo reports, the first two weeks of preparation have confirmed that the player is out of form, which is why Gasperini and the coaching staff have not changed their initial plan to sell him.

#first

Roma tried everything to sign Summerville, but Al Hilal quickly made a monstrous offer, convincing West Ham and the player to move to Saudi Arabia.
The Giallorossi are currently evaluating other wingers to improve their attack.
Several players have been linked with the Roma side: Nusa, Godts, and Schjelderup are three prospects still a long way off, for various reasons.
D'Amico is working to find the right solution and meet the demands of Gian Piero Gasperini, who is still awaiting his first transfer.
Roma is looking for a winger who won't make them miss Greenwood and Summerville, two transfer targets that fell through. As reported by Matteo Moretto, the Giallorossi club is interested in Nusa and has had contact to test the potential. However, the 2005-born winger isn't convincing everyone at Trigoria.

#summerville #nusa #hilal

Sooner or later, Tony D'Amico will deliver a new attacking signing to Gian Piero Gasperini. The question is: How far down his list of targets will he have to go to land a new weapon for Gasperini? With Mason Greenwood heading to Turkey, Alejandro Garnacho to Aston Villa, and Crysencio Summerville to Saudi Arabia, the three players most closely linked to the Giallorossi have now signed elsewhere.
Now, it seems that Roma has zeroed in on Antonio Nusa of RB Leipzig as its new main target. However, the price tag being bandied about for Nusa may be even higher than the reported agreed-upon fee Roma had with West Ham for Summerville. And there appears to be competition from Premier League side Newcastle, which may push the reported €55 million minimum negotiating point higher.
So, with that in mind, D'Amico will have to have be ready to pivot to plan E or F before long. And those appear to be Andreas Schjelderup of Benfica e Said El Mala of Koln. We reported on Schjelderup a couple days ago, but he may be too rich for Roma's blood. That leave El Mala as the more likely alternative.
El Mala is a 19-year-old winger who is part of the Germany under-21 setup and is coming off a 13-goal and 3-assist campaign for Bundesliga side Köln. It's reported that Borussia Dortmund had an €26 million fixed fee, with €16 million in possible bonuses, offer rejected by Koln. The reason: Köln will only listen to offers of €50 million and up— a fee that seems a bit high for a player with a limited track record.
But with Roma having difficulty securing more proven profiles at a similar fee, could D'Amico pony up the cash just to get fresh talent through the Trigoria doors?

#reported