Roma in standoff with Feyenoord over Read; fresh offer being prepared

Arsenal have reportedly made a firm move for Endrick, with the Gunners keeping contact with the Brazilian's entourage and ready to open negotiations with Real Madrid, according to TEAMtalk. Milan are also following the situation closely. Roma are watching from the sidelines, ready to seize an opportunity should one arise, and the club are among the options if the forward leaves Madrid. The 19-year-old had come close to joining Roma last summer, but Mourinho's refusal blocked the deal. The forward reportedly wants more playing time and is considering leaving Madrid as soon as January. Should he genuinely want to go, Mourinho would not stand in his way. For Roma, the picture could change quickly, and the club's interest is strong enough to keep them in the race if a winter move becomes possible. Endrick's future will be decided by the next ten matches: if he finds regular minutes he will stay in Madrid, but if not, new scenarios could open up. Among those possibilities, according to the report, is Roma under Gasperini.

Roma sporting director D'Amico is looking beyond the next window, with an eye on young players who could become stars. One name on his list is Oliver Mansson, a 17-year-old Swedish midfielder born in 2009 who is already regarded in Sweden as a possible 'crack'. According to Swedish newspaper Expressen, Roma sent scouts to watch him in the most recent match between his current club Göteborg and Djurgården. He is not the only target: United, Chelsea and Arsenal are also reportedly interested. The report places Mansson within a wider strategy. D'Amico is studying both ready-made profiles and the youth market, the area that has been serving Roma so well this season. Alongside young prospects, his notebook reportedly contains bigger names, including Lisandro Martinez and Endrick. Roma are watching closely while the competition for Mansson grows. The Italian coverage describes D'Amico as clear about how he intends to operate in the coming sessions, balancing established targets with players who are outside the ordinary and could develop into the stars of tomorrow.

Roma are reportedly among the clubs interested in Lecce defender Tiago Gabriel, who has attracted attention from several sides after a strong season and a good start to the current campaign. According to CaughtOffside, the Giallorossi are in the race for the Portuguese centre-back, and the report comes as the club's defence is widely regarded as one of the best in Europe. Lecce, however, are asking a high price. The request to sell the player is reportedly in the region of 25-30 million. Alongside Roma, AC Milan and Fiorentina are interested in Italy, while in England Crystal Palace and Bournemouth have already made enquiries. The feeling is that Tiago Gabriel and Lecce could part ways in June, and Roma are waiting in the wings. The Roma defence is a wall and also capable of scoring, and the numbers and the start to the season back that up. Still, the sense is that the club can always improve, and sporting director D'Amico is constantly looking for opportunities, with his list of names growing all the time.