Barcelona eyes Serie A defenders as alternative to Bastoni; Ndicka linked

Barcelona has reportedly turned its attention to Roma defender Evan N'Dicka, according to transfer news. The Italian club's defender has emerged as a potential target for the Spanish giants as they evaluate defensive options. The report also references a scenario involving Bastoni, though details of that connection remain unclear. N'Dicka's potential departure would represent a significant loss for Roma's defence, though any concrete developments are yet to materialise.

Atalanta are willing to evaluate the possibility of parting ways with Sporting Director Tony D'Amico, with president Antonio Percassi considering a potential technical overhaul at the club. Should D'Amico receive offers from Roma or Napoli, Atalanta may not oppose his departure. Percassi is reportedly keen to bring Giovanni Sartori back to Bergamo, the architect of Atalanta's rise through Italian and European football before his departure in summer 2022. The situation is interconnected with Roma's own search for a new sporting director, following Massimo Massara's expected exit after one season. Roma are evaluating two primary candidates to replace Massara: D'Amico and Manna, the Napoli director. If Roma pursue D'Amico, Atalanta could facilitate his departure and then move to resurrect Sartori, setting off what sources describe as a chain of sporting director transfers across Serie A clubs. Bologna, however, are resistant to releasing Sartori, who holds a contract until 2027. Sartori is currently working actively with Bologna leadership on future planning. Roma are also tracking Sogliano of Verona as an alternative option. The catalyst for all potential moves appears dependent on Roma's final decision regarding their sporting director appointment.

Inter, having secured their twenty-first Serie A title, are planning significant squad changes across all departments. The club's scouting team has identified several AS Roma players as targets. Manu Koné remains Inter's primary focus, valued at approximately €40 million, with midfielder Frattesi potentially included as a bargaining chip to facilitate the deal. Inter are also monitoring Curtis Jones, whose Liverpool contract expires in 2027 and who is not expected to sign a renewal. Lorenzo Pellegrini has also attracted Inter's attention despite his contract situation remaining unresolved at Roma. The Roma captain has not renewed his deal and is reportedly of interest to Juventus as well. In goalkeeping, Inter view Svilar as a potential alternative, alongside Lunin, with current number one Sommer potentially moving to a backup role and Vicario becoming the primary starter. Celik, whose Roma contract is expiring, is another player on Inter's radar. For Roma, the interest in key players like Pellegrini and Koné underscores the squad's quality but also poses potential challenges in maintaining stability. Frattesi, who also attracts interest from Nottingham Forest, could prove valuable in negotiations.