Moreira targets Leipzig move after Roma interest cools; Strasbourg demands €60–70 million

Roma are monitoring Ecuadorian forward Keny Arroyo, a 2006-born attacker currently playing for Cruzeiro, as they look to strengthen their attack. According to Agência RTI Esporte, both Roma and Benfica have already begun initial contacts with the Brazilian club's entourage to gather information on the player's contract situation. Arroyo has made 50 appearances for Cruzeiro, scoring eight goals and providing eight assists. He joined the Brazilian club from Besiktas in September 2025. Cruzeiro paid €8 million for 50% of his registration rights, while the remaining half of his economic rights is still owned by Independiente del Valle. His contract with the Belo Horizonte club runs until 31 December 2029 and includes a release clause of as much as €100 million. Cruzeiro have reportedly set their conditions for any negotiations: a bid of at least €45 million would be required. Club president Pedro Lourenço regards Arroyo as an asset of the club, but does not intend to sell him during the European winter transfer window. The player's entourage also considers a future move possible, though they do not want to rush the process. Their objective is to find a destination in a leading league that can aid his development and consolidate his path with the Ecuador national team.

Endrick's future could lie away from Real Madrid, with Roma and AC Milan at the front of the queue to secure the Brazilian forward, and the young Blancos player reportedly preferring Roma. Italian reports had moved him away from Milan on Tuesday, claiming the reason was the Rossoneri's symbol, the devil, and that the deeply Christian Endrick had ruled out a move to Milan for that reason. The player's entourage has denied that version, calling it a "fantasy" in comments to Globo from Brazil. According to UOL Esporte, which carries the same denial, Endrick wants a club that competes in the top domestic and international competitions. That means a top league and the Champions League. Roma offer both, while Milan play in the Europa League, the article notes. Real Madrid closed the door on a loan in the summer, but could consider a sale in January, starting from a permanent deal for a fee of at least the amount paid to Palmeiras. That means at least 60 million. For Roma, the report puts them in contention for a player who prioritises Champions League football, a factor that matters in their pursuit of a forward this winter. The January window is the point at which Real Madrid could reopen talks, and any permanent transfer would need to reach the figure linked to his Palmeiras move. The entourage's rejection of the symbol story leaves the Champions League criterion as the central point in the reporting. Endrick's camp has pushed back on claims about his religious reasons for avoiding Milan, while the club-selection factors remain the centre of the discussion.

Roma are accelerating their transfer activity and focusing their attention on the attack, with Endrick at the top of the list. The Brazilian reportedly wants more playing time after a first spell at Real Madrid in which he did not carve out the role he had hoped for. Roma are pressing to sign him on loan, but the route remains complicated: Milan are also following the situation, and the Spanish club has not yet decided whether to let him leave. Endrick is not the only name on Gian Piero Gasperini's mind. Among the alternatives are Jamie Gittens, for whom Chelsea have reportedly opened the door to a loan move, and Ademola Lookman, a profile that continues to attract interest. The name of Rodrigo Riquelme has also returned to the discussions in recent assessments. The priority has become adding quality and options in attack, temporarily putting the search for an alternative to Wesley on hold. Lulli played an important role in this change of strategy.