Roma have made a concrete move to sign Rodrigo Mora from Porto, offering €25 million to buy the 19-year-old outright. The Portuguese club is holding out for €50 million total, split between a loan and an obligation to buy, or a high-value loan with a purchase option. Roma are exploring the deal's feasibility but are ahead of Turkish rivals Galatasaray in the race for Mora, who was proposed to the club by agent Jorge Mendes. The giallorossi hope for Porto's approval in the coming days, though Galatasaray are currently considering their position as they also negotiate for another target, Batrakov.
Mora, a trequartista born in 2007, is Porto's youngest ever debutant, achieving the milestone at just 15 years old. Two years ago he scored 12 goals and provided 4 assists at 17, attracting interest from Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad, who offered €60 million plus a sell-on percentage—an offer Mora rejected. The signing would address Gasperini's priorities following Roma's recent tour through Wales and England, with an attacking winger a key need for the coach.
Mora featured in Porto's opening league match but was left on the bench by manager Francesco Farioli, entering only at the 75-minute mark with the score already at 2-0. Farioli addressed Mora's transfer situation, stressing that the teenager has not requested a move.
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Roma have moved decisively to strengthen their attack by tabling a bid for Porto's Rodrigo Mora, a 19-year-old midfielder and winger regarded as one of Europe's most promising talents. The Portuguese club values the player at €50 million, but outlets differ on Roma's offer structure. Roma News reports an initial proposal of a €5 million loan fee with a €45 million purchase option tied to easily achievable conditions, while Forza Roma cites a €25 million permanent offer below Porto's valuation. Roma are pushing to secure approval between today and tomorrow and have apparently overtaken Galatasaray in the race for his signature. The pursuit reflects coach Gian Piero Gasperini's priority for attacking reinforcement following difficulties exposed during Roma's recent British tour. Separately, Matías Soulé's future at the club has become uncertain, with AC Milan holding fresh contact with the Argentine winger's representatives to clarify their negotiating intent. Roma demand at least €35 million should he depart. Additionally, Torino's Alessio Cacciamani remains on Roma's radar, though Torino's leadership has indicated reluctance to sell the youth academy prospect.
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“Sono ore calde per il calciomercato della Roma. Il club giallorosso è chiamato ad agire in fretta per accontentare le richieste di Gasperini e colmare le lacune evidenziate dalla tournée tra Galles e Inghilterra. La priorità in casa romanista è l'esterno offensivo e nelle ultime ore ha scalato le…”
Read the full article in Italian at Forza Roma.
