Roma reportedly revisit interest in Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara as Italian and English rivals circle

Barcelona have decided to sell left-back Alejandro Balde, who is finding game time increasingly hard to come by in La Liga, and Manchester United are now reportedly in the running for the Spanish wing-back alongside Roma, according to ElNacional.cat. The reports describe interest rather than a concrete negotiation. Balde has never started a match for Barcelona, and coach Flick has reportedly opened the door to his departure. Roma's interest is not new: the left-back profile was linked to the Giallorossi in the previous weeks as well. Balde would be an alternative to Oosterwolde for the left-back berth in Roma's defence. The article adds that Balde's profile has been mentioned in connection with Roma before, and that the left-side options under consideration include Balde as a replacement for Oosterwolde in the lower band of the defence.

Real Madrid forward Endrick, who has played only five minutes across Liga's last two matches, is reportedly pushing to leave in January and continues to favour a move to Roma. He had reportedly been ready to join Roma back in June, but Real Madrid manager Mourinho refused to let him go, and the situation could now change. Endrick is reportedly even more convinced of Roma after watching them in action against his side. His late entry was decisive in Roma's final turnaround, and Gasperini's footballing philosophy greatly appeals to him. The coach has never hidden his high regard for the young player, who would reportedly find more space in the capital. An initial meeting with Endrick's entourage took place in the days after the match at the Olimpico, and contacts remain active today. Endrick has placed Roma first and has two allies in his pursuit. The first is Wesley, who had already recommended a villa in Casal Palocco, next to that of the winger. The second is Carlo Ancelotti, the Brazil head coach, who wants Endrick to play more and has not hidden this even publicly. Ancelotti knows Rome well, and his advice would reportedly not be questioned. Serious discussions are expected in about a month, close to the winter transfer window, and perhaps once Real Madrid have worked out how to replace the Brazilian in their squad. The deal would reportedly be a loan, with a notably high buy-option.

Roma have reportedly returned to the chase for Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara, according to German outlet fussball-news.de. The Giallorossi had previously been interested in the player before his move to Turkey. With injuries piling up and a crowded schedule between Serie A and the Champions League, Roma are looking at possible reinforcements for the January transfer window. The midfield is especially thin, and the club appears determined to give head coach Gian Piero Gasperini at least one new signing to strengthen the squad. Sara, born in 1999, is valued at at least €30 million. Napoli and several Premier League clubs are also following the player closely.

Roma are reportedly showing renewed interest in Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara, according to the German outlet fussball-news.de, as head coach Gian Piero Gasperini looks to strengthen the midfield when the January window opens. The report says Gasperini expects to add a midfielder, particularly after the serious injury suffered by Lorenzo Pellegrini. The Brazilian, born in 1999, plays for Galatasaray and has attracted the attention of several clubs. Roma had already sought him a couple of years ago. Napoli are also interested in Italy, while in the Premier League Newcastle and Everton have already expressed interest and are ready to offer around 30 million euros to secure his services. The report places the midfielder among the names under consideration as Roma look to reinforce the department, with the focus falling on a player who could fill the gap left by Pellegrini's absence.

Marcus Rashford will not play against Roma tomorrow evening, with Manchester United's Carrick-led side missing him through injury, having been offered to Roma during the summer but ending the transfer interest over his wages. Roma head into the Champions League fixture against Manchester United without Dybala and Pellegrini, and their search for a left winger ended without a signing after the names of Leweling, Luiz Henrique and Nusa faded away in the final days of the transfer window. Roma's attack will be led by Mora, Malen, Soulé and Castro, and the club are dealing with an emergency situation in that department. Manchester United, by contrast, are going through one of the worst moments in their history, and Carrick faces a critical test without Shaw, Ugarte and Sesko. Rashford had trained partially with the group in the days before the match, but he has been ruled out and is not at 100 per cent fitness. The England star had been offered to Roma during the summer, with a first attempt made last year and the player, who was not bought permanently by Barcelona, proposed again a few months ago. Gian Piero Gasperini gave his approval, and there were several contacts in July. The dream ended quickly because of his high annual salary of 11 million euros, which also held back Barcelona, who ultimately decided not to make his move permanent. Rashford and Roma will not meet tomorrow evening.

Roma radio pundits split on whether Gian Piero Gasperini should keep Gianluca Mancini in the back three or give the starting role to Daniele Ghilardi, while also discussing Manchester United's slump ahead of the Champions League meeting. David Rossi of Rete Sport argued that Ghilardi should play, saying: "Ghilardi deve giocare, non Mancini, sia per un discorso difensivo che offensivo." He pointed to Ghilardi's recent form, with two goals in the last two matches, one of them disallowed, and a decisive assist against Cagliari, adding that he had been the best player on the pitch at Lecce. Rossi said Mancini's continued selection was a dressing-room decision, noting that Gasperini had asked for new contracts for Lorenzo Pellegrini and Paulo Dybala. The debate sits against a strong run for the club. Roma have six matches in a row behind them and have reached the seventh game of a run of nine, which Lorenzo Pes noted with a squad stretched thin. Pes also pointed out that against the same opponents as last season, Roma have seven more points this year. Fabio Petruzzi of Rete Sport said the team was showing strong attitude and that Roma were clearly superior to recent years, adding: "non bisogna aver timore di pensare alla vittoria del titolo." Mario Corsi of Tele Radio Stereo argued that either Roma or Inter would win the Scudetto, and that a stadium project and a Scudetto would make the Friedkins historic. On team selection, Gianluca Piacentini expected some rotation, with Marten de Roon expected to start because he is due at the press conference, and Niccolò Pisilli seen taking Rodrigo Mora's place. Piacentini said Wesley would not play if Gasperini had seen his social media activity. Pes saw Leonardo Balerdi starting in place of Mario Hermoso, with Devyne Rensch as a card the fans underestimate, and expected the three midfielders to return with Mora coming on during the game. Corsi also argued that Bryan Cristante had become more important than Manu Koné. On Manchester United, Roberto Pruzzo said: "Lo United ha staccato la spina", describing them as weakened and unable to motivate anyone under former player Carrick, and calling it an opportunity to exploit. Nando Orsi warned that Old Trafford is always difficult, saying: "Non so se è sicura la vittoria della Roma." Mario Mattioli added that the team must take the game seriously, that entering Old Trafford is intimidating, and that Roma should avoid thinking only of avenging the seven goals conceded. Piero Torri said a win at Manchester would put Roma three-quarters of the way towards a play-off place, while noting that Inter depend heavily on Lautaro Martínez. The programme also covered refereeing controversies, including a revoked penalty in Como-Venezia that Alessio Nardo called inexplicable, and a player struck in the face in Lazio-Cagliari. Roma's next match is the trip to Manchester United in the Champions League.