Manchester City willing to sell Aké; defender offered to Roma

AS Roma owner Ryan Friedkin is travelling to the capital to hold talks with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini as the club begins planning for the summer transfer window. With four matches remaining in the season, the Friedkin Group wants to address key decisions including the appointment of a new sporting director and potential player departures. The meeting at Trigoria will focus on the club's direction ahead of the close season. Roma are monitoring Fiorentina's squad ahead of Monday's match between the sides. Gasperini is interested in three players: Dodò, Gudmundsson, and Fortini. The Brazilian right-back is expected to leave Fiorentina, while the Icelandic midfielder's asking price stands at a minimum of 15 million euros. The club is also exploring defensive reinforcements, with Oosterwolde reportedly on their radar. Additionally, defender Aké has been offered to Roma, though details remain unclear on the terms or timeline of such an offer.

Nathan Aké, a Dutch centre-back from Manchester City, has been offered to AS Roma as the midfielder enters the final stage of his contract with the Premier League club. The 1995-born defender, who has won multiple trophies under Pep Guardiola at City, is being made available to several Serie A clubs including Juventus and Inter via intermediaries. Aké's contract runs until June 2027, and his valuation stands at approximately 15 million euros. Roma are considering the move as part of their defensive reinforcement plans under head coach Gasperini, particularly if current defenders Ndicka or Hermoso depart. While Aké represents a departure from Roma's recent transfer strategy—which has favoured young players on modest wages—he would fit well into Gasperini's three-man defensive system, given his experience playing as a left-side centre-back. Roma's planning is expected to accelerate in the coming days with the arrival of Ryan Friedkin at the club's training ground, as the organisation addresses financial fair play constraints and other strategic priorities. No concrete negotiations are underway at present, though the club views Aké as a viable option should the defensive lineup change. His Premier League pedigree and tactical suitability represent a different profile compared to recent Roma acquisitions.

José Mourinho has dismissed speculation linking him to a return to Real Madrid. In a press conference, Mourinho stated: "No, nobody from Real Madrid has spoken to me, I can guarantee you that." The remarks come amid reports suggesting a potential move to the Spanish club. Mourinho previously managed Roma from 2021 to 2024, leading the club to victory in the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2022. His current status and plans remain the focus of media attention following his departure from the Giallorossi.