Roma pursue Endrick but path remains complicated as contacts continue

Robinio Vaz's spell in England is not taking off, and a return to Rome at the end of the season looks increasingly likely. The Roma forward, who was sent out last summer to Hull City on a loan costing €2 million with an option to buy set at €30 million, was named in the starting line-up of Hull's U21 side at the weekend, not the first team. Hull's U21s beat Derby County 1-0, with Vaz going close to scoring on several occasions. The demotion comes after a difficult period for the French-born attacker, who has yet to find his rhythm in the Premier League. He has made five Premier League appearances so far, totalling 50 minutes. Hull reportedly judged his condition not suitable for first-team football, as he is recovering from a calf injury. For Roma, the situation keeps the club's youth forward far from the first-team picture at Hull, and a return to the capital is now seen as the likely outcome when the season ends. Vaz remains a Roma player on loan at Hull City.

Roma are reportedly interested in Chelsea winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens as the January transfer window approaches, with the club looking to strengthen its attack for Gian Piero Gasperini. According to TeamTalk, Chelsea would be prepared to loan out the left winger in January, and Roma are waiting in the wings and are in pole position should a deal materialise. Roma's first priority up front remains Endrick, who is not finding game time at Real Madrid, but contacts have also been made with the 22-year-old English forward, born in 2004. Bynoe-Gittens has made just two appearances in the Carabao Cup this season, with an ankle problem a factor in his limited involvement. Germany's Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt have also asked for information on the player, but the strongest competition is coming from England. Leeds and Sunderland have shown interest, Everton have long admired the player, and Crystal Palace could step in should a possible deal take shape.

Roma are back in pursuit of Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens, according to Italian transfer reporting, with the Blues now reportedly willing to consider letting the 22-year-old leave on loan while keeping control of his future. The English forward is once again among the names being evaluated by Tony D'Amico to strengthen Gian Piero Gasperini's attack in the January window. According to the English outlet TEAMtalk, Chelsea would be prepared to consider a loan move for Gittens, while retaining some control over the player's future. This marks a significant change from the summer, when Chelsea rejected a Roma proposal worth 3 million for an onerous loan and 40 million for a purchase option. Gittens, a 2004-born England international, is finding limited game time in London and could move to play with greater regularity. Competition is strong, however, as several English and European clubs are reportedly interested in the former Borussia Dortmund player, who would also be reunited with Donyell Malen, his former team-mate at the German club, if he joins Roma. Finding a quick, attacking winger capable of beating his man remains a priority for Gasperini, particularly after the difficulties shown in Roma's recent Champions League matches. Gittens fits the profile in terms of his characteristics, but he is not the only option being pursued by D'Amico. Endrick, Leweling and Kvernadze also remain under consideration.