Roma are working to complete their squad in the final hours of the transfer window under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. According to GialloRossi.net, the club has intensified pursuit of attacking reinforcements, with 25-year-old Brazilian winger Luiz Henrique from Zenit St Petersburg emerging as a fresh target in the closing stages. Henrique's stock has risen as Roma weigh their options, following weeks dominated by Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Malick Fofana, suggesting he may represent a contingency plan. The left-footed attacker is primarily deployed on the right wing, though Gasperini has specifically requested a right-footed forward capable of operating from the left. However, Henrique's key strength is his versatility across the attacking front, offering multiple tactical solutions in either wide role or a more central position.
On the defensive front, Roma News reports the club is pursuing loan options to strengthen their backline. Nayef Aguerd, a 28-year-old currently at Marseille, is on Roma's list, as is Monaco's Kehrer. Meanwhile, discussions over departures remain fluid: a move for Kessie has been ruled out due to salary demands, talks with Fenerbahçe over Oosterwolde have stalled, and interest in Morato has cooled. Ziółkowski is set to leave only if Roma secure a replacement first. With the wage bill calculated carefully, Gasperini has indicated that while new arrivals have impressed, further quality alternatives in every position are needed to compete across all competitions.
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