Gasperini redesigns Roma's attack; Nusa emerges as top target

Genoa is weighing whether to exercise a buyout clause for a player on loan from AS Roma. The Serie A club is evaluating its options regarding the midfielder's future as the loan spell progresses. Details of the financial terms and timeline for a potential permanent move remain unclear. Roma retains the player's registration and will monitor developments. The decision may depend on the player's performances and Genoa's squad planning for the remainder of the season.

Evan Ndicka remains among Roma's leading candidates for sale before the 30 June deadline to comply with financial fair play regulations. The Ivorian defender joined Roma on a free transfer during the Pinto era, with the club paying only a 4 million euro commission. However, his contract includes a specific clause guaranteeing Ndicka 20% of any transfer fee Roma receives for his departure. Ndicka arrived at the Stadio Olimpico without a transfer fee, making him a valuable asset should Roma seek to generate funds through player sales. The financial arrangement reflects the deal's original structure and provides the defender with a financial incentive tied to his future move. This clause comes into focus as Roma evaluates potential departures to meet squad financial targets. On Sunday, Ndicka announced on social media that he had ended his professional relationship with his long-standing agent, signalling a potential shift in his situation at the club.

Roma is actively searching for a new sporting director to work alongside head coach Gian Piero Gasperini in building the squad for the upcoming season. Cristiano Giuntoli, Juventus's sporting director, has been evaluated by the Friedkin Group ownership but has been ruled out in favour of other candidates. Fabio Paratici, tied to Fiorentina until 2030, has also been excluded from consideration. Among the candidates being monitored, Giovanni Manna of Napoli is an attractive option, though the club considers him a key figure and his contract runs until 2029, making him difficult to prise away. Tony D'Amico, the current sporting director of Atalanta, remains on Roma's radar due to his established working relationship with Gasperini from their time together at Bergamo, though their collaboration has not always been straightforward. Sean Sogliano, departing Verona, appears less prominent in Roma's thinking and has recently been linked more insistently with Lazio. Gasperini is waiting for the ownership to announce the new sporting director appointment. The Friedkin Group continues to assure from Houston that the choice will remain entirely their prerogative, though a figure who can work collaboratively with the coach is considered essential following the recent public removal of Massara from his position.