Endrick impresses Mourinho with aggressive display as Roma maintain interest

Roma and Bologna are set to hold talks in the coming weeks to discuss the future of striker Artem Dovbyk, according to Matteo Moretto. Bologna are reportedly beginning to doubt that Dovbyk is the right striker for their side, in light of the difficulties he has encountered settling in so far. Roma, however, have not planned for the Ukrainian's return in January. The Giallorossi have set their annual sporting plan without including the reintegration of the former Girona forward at mid-season. The upcoming talks between the two clubs will establish the best solution for all parties involved. Dovbyk joined Roma in July 2024 from Girona in a deal worth €38m, and he is on loan at Bologna. The coming discussions will decide whether the centre-forward's situation is resolved before the winter window.

Roma are monitoring the situation of Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, born 2003, who is not finding playing time under Flick and could leave the Camp Nou in January, at least on loan, according to Spanish newspaper Sport. Should he depart, Roma remain the first choice, but negotiations are currently stalled. The obstacles are his high wage, around €5.5 million net per year, and a deal structure that the clubs have not agreed on, which has halted all talks. Agent Jorge Mendes is trying to unblock the deal. Sporting director D'Amico, however, is focused on attacking reinforcements, with Gasperini having asked for forwards in January. Endrick, Gittens, Lookman and Kevin of Fulham are among the names mentioned in that search. A winger to back up Wesley is not a priority for the club, though Roma continue to monitor the situation. Any move for a flank player is reportedly postponed until the end of January, or even until June.

Roma are keeping tabs on Fulham winger Kevin, who is among the names on their list to strengthen the attack, although Endrick remains their first choice for the winter transfer window. The 23-year-old Brazilian, a left winger, has been used sparingly in the Premier League, with just 75 minutes played so far this season. Fulham coach Arbeola prefers two attacking midfielders in place of wingers, so Iwobi takes Kevin's spot in the side. Kevin's entourage is looking for offers, and his name was also linked with Roma over the summer. Gian Piero Gasperini has admired Kevin since his time at Shakhtar Donetsk, when he was considered one of the most promising young talents in world football. In Ukraine he scored 17 goals and provided 10 assists before a difficult move to the Premier League for €40 million. Fulham do not want to devalue the player further and could consider a loan in January. Roma are continuing to monitor the situation closely, with Kevin a live option as the club looks to add firepower to its attacking options before the winter window.