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Gian Piero Gasperini wants to bring Dan and Ryan Friedkin closer to AS Roma, both physically at Trigoria and in the club's strategic decisions, starting with the January transfer window, according to La Repubblica. The report says direct contact between the head coach and the Friedkin family has become less frequent since the arrival of John Galantic, appointed Roma's new chief executive at the end of July. Galantic now acts as the link between Trigoria and the American ownership, and the new structure has changed how the coach communicates with the club's leadership. Gasperini would like to recover the personal relationship that helped convince him of the project's merits. The coach has never hidden how much he values the closeness of ownership, and he wants the Friedkins more involved in day-to-day team life, sharing objectives, needs and choices for the future directly with them. He had already made the point publicly last October, when he explained the difference from his time at Atalanta, where the Percassi family was present every day. At the time he said he felt the trust and support of the Friedkins, while recognising the different management style of the American owners. With January approaching, Gasperini is waiting for reinforcements, particularly in attack, and wants to face the next window side by side with the owners, sharing technical priorities and investment possibilities. Sporting director D'Amico is already working to identify the right opportunities, but the most important decisions will need the backing of ownership. The report stresses that this is not necessarily a rift with Galantic or a lack of confidence in the club. Gasperini simply wants to speak more often, and without intermediaries, with those who make the final decisions, because the January window is an important stage for Roma's ambitions and he wants the technical project to be shared fully by those who chose him.

Paulo Dybala and Mile Svilar are set to return to Roma's group after the international break, with both players coming back gradually. Roma are back at Trigoria tomorrow afternoon, where they will train until Saturday morning, following two days of rest granted by Gian Piero Gasperini. Svilar is expected to undergo a new check-up, having recovered from a stress fracture to the fifth toe of his foot. His rehabilitation, carried out between Belgium and Italy, has been successful, and he will be in goal against Parma on 21 November. Manu Koné and Nahuel Molina will also stay at Trigoria. For Molina, Roma have refused a call-up to the Argentina squad, and Lionel Scaloni has accepted this, making do with Balerdi, Soulé and Castro.

Roma are beginning to plan for the January transfer window, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and sporting director D'Amico both weighing up targets. Before the match against Sassuolo, D'Amico reiterated Roma's desire to bring an attacking winger to the capital. Gasperini is also pushing for an attacking winger and a midfielder. The advice to strengthen the squad carries Francesco Totti's signature, even though it came from Kuwait. Roma's options are limited, however. Any deal will have to be a loan with a possible obligation to buy, in the style of the Malen signing, because of an impending UEFA fine. Chelsea's Gittens and Real Madrid's Endrick are the front-runners in attack, while Hojbjerg has moved up the list in midfield as Marseille face a deep economic crisis. Genoa's Wiafe and Sassuolo's Bakola are also liked by the club. Oosterwolde has been ruled out. Totti's message was direct: "One or two reinforcements, then Roma can win the Scudetto." Gasperini is understood to share that view, and D'Amico has already started work on the market. Meanwhile, the squad is enjoying a rest period during the international break at Trigoria, where Dybala and Svilar are preparing to return to full training with the group.