Gasperini awaits clarity on Roma's sporting director as Manna pursuit faces Napoli resistance
Transfer News·10 May 2026·3d ago

Gasperini awaits clarity on Roma's sporting director as Manna pursuit faces Napoli resistance

Source: Forza Roma

Roma's search for a new sporting director to replace Massara remains unresolved as head coach Gasperini seeks to begin planning for next season. The club's preferred candidate is Manna, currently at Napoli, but De Laurentiis is unwilling to release him. Roma have made contact in recent days and can offer a salary three times higher than Manna's current Napoli wage of 300,000 euros plus bonuses, though this has not yet persuaded the Napoli president. The alternative target is D'Amico, who will become a free agent in the coming weeks. However, D'Amico's preference reportedly lies with AC Milan, where he is being pursued. Paratici is also under consideration.

Gasperini stated: "Evidently it is not yet the right moment," but has indicated urgency in resolving the director position before the new campaign begins. Beyond the sporting director role, the coach is pushing to overhaul the scouting department. Michele Fratini, who has been awarded best Italian talent scout for two consecutive years, is among those being considered for a scouting role. The club awaits Ryan's arrival before the derby to formally begin discussions about Roma's future structure and strategy.

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Giuntoli all’Atalanta libera D’Amico. C’è Manna, ma De Laurentiis non molla - Forzaroma.info Forzaroma.infoI migliori video scelti dal nostro canaleforzaroma rassegna stampa il messaggero Giuntoli all’Atalanta libera D’Amico. C’è Manna, ma De Laurentiis non mollaIL MESSAGGEROGiuntoli all’Atalanta libera D’Amico. C’è Manna, ma De Laurentiis non mollaGetty ImagesIl Milan ora aspetta il ds dei bergamaschi. E a Trigoria sperano nei segnali da Napoli. Ma sullo sfondo resta anche Sogliano Redazione 10 maggio 2026 (modifica il 10 maggio 2026 | 08:14) Da una parte la gara col Parma, dall'altra il futuro che è ancora una sorta di cubo di Rubik senza una soluzione. Gasperini attendeRyan (dovrebbe arrivare prima del derby) per iniziare a parlare della Roma che verrà partendo dal nodo legato al direttore sportivo. "Evidentemente non è ancora il momento giusto", ha detto il tecnico che però ha senza dubbio fretta. Per sostituire Massara la corsa è a due ma è piena di ostacoli. Andiamo con ordine. Il preferito a Trigoria è Manna, qualche contatto nei giorni scorsi c'è stato, ma la volontà di De Laurentiis è quella di non lasciarlo partire. La pista - scrive Daniele Aloisi su 'Il Messaggero' - si è raffreddata ma non è ancora chiusa anche perché i giallorossi possono mettere sul piatto un ingaggio tre volte superiore a quello che percepisce a Napoli (300mila euro più bonus). In quel caso De Laurentiis potrebbe offrire un adeguamento. Poi c'è D'Amico. E' lui l'alternativa a Manna, tra qualche settimana sarà senza contratto. Sullo sfondo c'è il Milan. E la preferenza del dirigente è per i rossoneri. In lista c'è anche Paratici. Ma non c'è solamente la questione del direttore sportivo. Gasp spinge anche per rivoluzionare il settore degli scout. Tra i nomi in lizza c'è Michele Fratini (premiato per due anni consecutivi come miglior talent scout italiano).Leggi anche Prima Malen, poi tutti gli altri titolari. Gasperini prova il riposo intermittente Assist e gol, il centrocampo alza il tiro. Reparto al gran completo per la volata © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA

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