Milan and Juventus reportedly interested in Roma defender Ghilardi

Roma have made contact with Real Madrid over a possible move for Endrick, according to Retesport. The day after the Champions League match between Roma and Real Madrid on Thursday 15 October, Gian Piero Gasperini met Real Madrid's management in a direct meeting, accompanied by Roma's transfer staff. No intermediaries were involved. The club and the coach are determined to push for the 2006-born forward. The deal is not straightforward. Mourinho has said he does not want Endrick to leave Madrid. Even so, Roma are ready to move quickly should any opening appear. Gasperini reportedly believes Endrick could play in any attacking position, and his qualities are appreciated by the coach. Roma lost 3-4 to Real Madrid after conceding late goals, and a large part of that turnaround is linked to Endrick's introduction, as he changed the match and scored a goal. The article suggests he may not be the only one to visit the Stadio Olimpico, and that his next move could be in Roma's yellow and red.

Roma defender Daniele Ghilardi is attracting attention from Serie A's big clubs, with AC Milan and Juventus reportedly monitoring his situation ahead of the reopening of the January transfer window. According to Tuttomercatoweb, Milan are the more serious suitors and are considering a possible approach during the winter session. Milan are looking for a central defender and see Ghilardi as one of the alternatives to Sporting's Gonçalo Inácio. Juventus also rate the former Verona player, but for now they do not reportedly see strengthening the defence as an immediate priority. No official offers or negotiations with Roma have been registered. The situation is an interesting one given that Ghilardi is finally earning the trust of Gian Piero Gasperini. He had already made an impression against Slovan Bratislava, and on Tuesday evening against Cagliari he needed only a few minutes to produce a superb assist for Rodrigo Mora's 3-2 goal. A possible sale in January therefore looks far from certain, as Roma need to broaden their rotation options, not reduce them. Gasperini recognised the progress of the 2003-born defender after the Cagliari match, saying: "He has grown a lot compared to last year and will find more and more space." That praise underlines how central Ghilardi has become to the coach's plans in defence. For Roma, the interest from Milan and Juventus is a sign of the player's rising value, but the club's priority is keeping a squad with enough depth for a demanding season.

Roma are reportedly monitoring Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez as the winter transfer window approaches, with the Argentine's future seemingly away from Old Trafford. His contract expires on 30 June. According to the Italian daily AS, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid are interested in the Argentine and ready to sign him. Martínez is also attracting attention in Italy, where Roma, Inter and Como are keeping a close eye on the situation as they weigh a possible addition to their defence. The report makes clear that Martínez's contract runs out on 30 June, a factor that could shape any move. Roma, Inter and Como are all assessing whether the player could strengthen their backline.

Roma's probable starting line-up for their away trip to Udinese has been revealed, with Matías Soulé and Rodrigo Mora forming the attacking partnership and Daniele Ghilardi positioned behind them. The match is at the Bluenergy Stadium, and it comes before Roma return to Champions League action at Old Trafford against Manchester United. The fixture is the latest in a demanding run for the Giallorossi, who face a delicate test in Friday's...

Gian Piero Gasperini has released his squad list for Udinese vs Roma, a Serie A matchday 10 fixture taking place tomorrow at 18:00. Paulo Dybala is ruled out of the trip. The squad is made up of ten defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi. The midfield options are Cristante, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio and Mora. The attacking group includes Castro, Malen, Soulé and Camara. Di Nunzio and Camara both feature in the travelling party, with Dybala the only notable absence from the list. The matchday 10 trip to Udine comes as Roma look to keep pace in the Serie A table.

Roma travel to Udine for Saturday's Serie A tenth-round fixture against Udinese, which kicks off at 18:00 at the Bluenergy Stadium on 31 October. Gian Piero Gasperini has named a 22-man squad for the trip to Friuli. Paulo Dybala remains absent, as the coach had announced recently, while the young players Di Nunzio and Camara make the journey to Udine. The defensive options are Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi. In midfield, Cristante, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio and Mora are included. The attacking group consists of Castro, Malen, Soulé and Camara. The full squad list is set for the visit to the Friuli club, with Gasperini having the 22 players available for the match.