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Roma and Feyenoord remain locked in negotiations over the transfer of defender Givairo Read. Sporting director Tony D'Amico has raised Roma's bid to €25 million in fixed fees plus €3 million in bonuses, alongside a 10 per cent sell-on clause for future resales of the right-back. The Dutch club has rejected the proposal, leaving talks at an apparent standstill, though new contacts are expected in the coming days in a bid to reach a final agreement. Read himself has already signalled his intention to join Roma and has agreed a five-year contract worth €2.5 million per season. The signing would give coach Gian Piero Gasperini a fullback profile comparable to Wesley to complete Roma's flanks. Alternative targets, including Fresneda, remain secondary, while interest from Nottingham Forest is viewed as less of a threat, with the English club unlikely to drive up the price. Roma has indicated it will not increase its offer further at present, though the expectation is that a resolution could be reached within the coming days as both clubs seek to close the gap between their valuations.

Roma have increased their offer for Read to €25 million plus €3 million in bonuses and 10% of any future resale fee, but Feyenoord have rejected the proposal. The Dutch club's expectations remain unmet, and negotiations are currently at an impasse with Roma's sporting director unwilling to go further. However, further contact between the parties is expected in the coming days as both sides work towards an agreement. Read himself has made his position clear, accepting a move to Roma on a five-year contract worth €2.5 million per season. Roma are targeting a swift conclusion within the coming 48 hours. The club had also considered Fresneda as an alternative, but prefer a profile similar to Wesley to strengthen the flanks. Nottingham Forest remain in the background as a secondary option, though they appear reluctant to engage in an auction for the player.

Roma are intensifying their push to sign Gustav Nusa, making fresh contact with RB Leipzig today in what could prove decisive. The Bundesliga club continues to demand €60 million and has shown no willingness to reduce that asking price. Nusa has opened the door to a transfer, though Newcastle are also pursuing him—a disadvantage for the English club as they will not play Champions League football next season. The Norwegian winger tops Gian Piero Gasperini's wish list and Roma have tracked him for some time. The manager sent a clear message to the club after the friendly against Cardiff, prompting the recruitment team to work on strengthening the squad. Should negotiations with Leipzig fail, Roma have shifted focus to Lyon's Fofana as their primary alternative and have received assurances over his physical condition. Tel is also on the radar but Roma regard his chances as minimal at present.