Roma eyes Dodo transfer as summer market plans take shape

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.

Barcelona is targeting reinforcements for their defensive line and has turned attention to Serie A, with AS Roma's Evan Ndicka emerging as a potential target. The Ivorian centre-back, who joined Roma in 2023 on a free transfer, could become a significant summer departure for the Giallorossi, allowing the club to record a net gain and provide financial relief. According to Sky Sport, Barcelona has long pursued Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni but views the Inter valuation as prohibitively expensive. As a result, the club's hierarchy—led by Flick and Laporta—may shift focus to alternative candidates within Italy's top division. Ndicka represents an attractive option for Barcelona because he offers quality at a more accessible price point compared to Bastoni. A summer exit would hand Roma the chance to generate significant revenue from a player acquired without a transfer fee three years ago. The move reflects broader Barcelona strategy to strengthen their backline ahead of the new campaign while remaining realistic about cost constraints in the market.

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.