Manchester United eye Roma's Wesley for January

Manchester United are reportedly ready to push for Roma winger Wesley in the January transfer window, according to TeamTalk. The Brazilian's recent display against Slovan Bratislava once again underlined how central he has become under Gian Piero Gasperini, and his profile has grown accordingly. A move would not be simple. Roma are unlikely to consider selling one of the most important players in Gasperini's setup mid-season, particularly while the coach is already dealing with several squad problems. Arsenal, managed by Mikel Arteta, have long been mentioned among admirers of the Brazilian and remain in the background. The interest from top English clubs confirms Wesley's rise, as he becomes an increasingly prominent figure in the yellow and red and is watched closely beyond Italy.

Premier League clubs are reportedly circling Roma's Brazilian defender Wesley, with Manchester United keen to make a move for him in January, according to TeamTalk. After a slow start to the season, Wesley has returned to the level he showed last season, and Europe's top clubs are beginning to take notice. Manchester United reportedly want to try an attack on the player during the winter window. Arsenal are also in the background. Last summer Roma rejected an offer of around €50 million from Chelsea for the player, standing firm on his valuation. The Premier League clubs are interested, but Wesley is unlikely to leave during the winter transfer window. Roma's aim is to strengthen the squad by adding to the attacking options. Wesley is a Brazil international who joined Roma from Flamengo in July 2025, on a contract running to 2030.

Roma are already looking ahead to the January transfer window, with sporting director Tony D'Amico reaffirming the club's intention to give Gian Piero Gasperini new resources to cope with a packed fixture list. Speaking to Sky Sport, D'Amico said: "January is far away, now we concentrate on ourselves. Then we will do our utmost to give the coach resources to face all the matches in the best way." According to Corriere dello Sport, despite the comments of José Mourinho, Endrick remains among the profiles being monitored and stays on the radar for January. On the flank, the pursuit of Oosterwolde remains active. His possible arrival, however, will also depend on the player's physical condition, after a muscle injury had slowed his move during the summer. If Oosterwolde has fully recovered, his profile will be seriously considered by the club, making fitness the key condition for any deal to progress.

Manchester United are reportedly ready to push for Roma winger Wesley in the January transfer window, according to TeamTalk. The Brazilian's recent display against Slovan Bratislava once again underlined how central he has become under Gian Piero Gasperini, and his profile has grown accordingly. A move would not be simple. Roma are unlikely to consider selling one of the most important players in Gasperini's setup mid-season, particularly while the coach is already dealing with several squad problems. Arsenal, managed by Mikel Arteta, have long been mentioned among admirers of the Brazilian and remain in the background. The interest from top English clubs confirms Wesley's rise, as he becomes an increasingly prominent figure in the yellow and red and is watched closely beyond Italy.

Premier League clubs are reportedly circling Roma's Brazilian defender Wesley, with Manchester United keen to make a move for him in January, according to TeamTalk. After a slow start to the season, Wesley has returned to the level he showed last season, and Europe's top clubs are beginning to take notice. Manchester United reportedly want to try an attack on the player during the winter window. Arsenal are also in the background. Last summer Roma rejected an offer of around €50 million from Chelsea for the player, standing firm on his valuation. The Premier League clubs are interested, but Wesley is unlikely to leave during the winter transfer window. Roma's aim is to strengthen the squad by adding to the attacking options. Wesley is a Brazil international who joined Roma from Flamengo in July 2025, on a contract running to 2030.

Roma travel to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Saturday at 18:00 to face Napoli in Serie A matchday eight, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side arriving after a 4-0 win over Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League, while Napoli beat Bodø/Glimt 4-3 on the same evening. Gasperini has to contend with several absences, and the problem Lorenzo Pellegrini suffered against Slovan Bratislava adds to his worries. Pellegrini left the pitch with a muscle issue to his right hamstring and will undergo further tests, so his availability for the Maradona is in doubt. Gollini is set to keep his place in goal in the absence of Svilar. Svilar is still out with a micro-fracture to his fifth toe and will only return in the coming weeks. Koné will also miss out, having picked up a first-degree muscle injury against Real Madrid, with his return expected later on. Dybala is yet to recover from a small tear to his calf muscle. Roma reached the Maradona after a positive week in Serie A and the Champions League. They first beat Genoa 2-0 at the Olimpico, returning to winning ways in Serie A after a draw at Como, and then thrashed Slovan Bratislava 4-0 to secure their first win in the Champions League league phase. Hermoso, Molina, Pisilli and Malen scored against the Slovaks, in a practically perfect evening for Gasperini's side, marred only by Pellegrini's injury. Gasperini also managed his regulars, initially resting Mancini, Ndicka and Soulé. Napoli also come into the match after a European win. They beat Bodø/Glimt 4-3 at the Maradona thanks to an opening goal from Politano, a brace from McTominay and an own goal from Bjørtuft. The result, after difficulties in the first two Champions League matchdays, lets Allegri's side approach the clash with Roma with greater confidence. Napoli have also been hit by absences: Favasuli is out with a second-degree tear to his rectus femoris, Vergara is recovering from a calf problem and Alisson Santos is out with a biceps femoris injury. Buongiorno and Neres remain doubtful, the latter with a thigh muscle injury. The head-to-head record stands at 90 official meetings played in Campania. Napoli have won 39, Roma 25, with 26 draws. Roma have not won at Napoli's ground since the 2017/18 season, when they triumphed 4-2. The last meeting at the Maradona, on 15 February 2026, ended 2-2. Ticket sales for the match have been banned for residents of the Lazio region, a measure adopted by the prefect of Naples, Michele di Bari, on the basis of the determination of the Committee for the analysis of security at sporting events and the proposal of the Naples Police Headquarters. The restriction applies to the sale of tickets to Lazio residents in general, not only to the away section. The match will be broadcast live on DAZN, with kick-off at 18:00 on Saturday 24 October at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Official line-ups will be announced about an hour before kick-off. Gasperini's probable Roma XI is Gollini; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Wesley, de Roon, Pisilli, Molina; Soulé, Mora; Malen. Mancini and Ndicka are expected to return alongside Hermoso, with Balerdi and Ghilardi as alternatives, while Wesley and Lulli are favoured on the flanks. Cristante, recovering from knee inflammation, could be in the squad at least. Mora is favoured to complete the attack in Dybala's absence, while Malen is confirmed up front after returning to scoring against Slovan Bratislava from the penalty spot. Napoli are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 with Meret in goal, Beukema, Rrahmani and Badiashile at the back, Di Lorenzo and the former Roma player Spinazzola on the flanks, Lobotka and Gilmour in midfield, Giovane and McTominay behind Hojlund. Anguissa is a candidate to return to the starting line-up after a spell on the bench in the last league fixture.