Roma tie down 2010-born defender Dattilo to a three-year deal amid Atletico Madrid interest

Roma are preparing to tie down centre-back Mario Hermoso with a two-year contract extension that includes an option for a third season, according to Sky Sport. The Spaniard is having the best campaign of his time in the Italian capital, and the club are keen to keep him. Hermoso has 14 appearances and 3 goals this season. Gasperini rarely leaves him out: the defender has missed just one match so far, the game against Cagliari on 27 October. Otherwise he has started every game or come on in the second half. His strong performances have convinced the club to keep building around him. The current agreement expires in June, which is why talks have already begun. Both parties want to continue together, and a deal appears to be a matter of time.

Roma sporting director D'Amico is already working on the winter transfer window and is reportedly interested in Club Brugge winger Carlos Forbs, with the aim of giving Gian Piero Gasperini a wide player. The Belgian outlet Voetbalnieuws reports that the Giallorossi are among the clubs interested in the 2004-born forward, who already sits alongside the names of Bynoe-Gittens and Endrick on Roma's list. Forbs has taken part in 14 appearances in the Belgian league and the Champions League, scoring 5 goals and providing 8 assists. Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham and Fiorentina are also interested in the winger. D'Amico could try to get ahead of the competition by moving in the January window, although it is considered difficult for the player to leave in the middle of the season. In the summer, however, his departure appears almost certain.

Roma have secured one of the most promising talents in their youth sector, with left-back Lorenzo Dattilo, born in 2010, signing a three-year contract with the Giallorossi. The move sees the club beat the competition from several European sides, above all Atletico Madrid. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Spanish club were ready to invest in the 16-year-old during the summer transfer window, but Dattilo had always made clear he wanted to continue his journey in the capital. The signing closes speculation over his future and confirms the mutual trust between the player and Roma. Dattilo is considered one of the most interesting prospects in the Roma academy. Last summer he was crowned European champion with Italy's Under-17 side, starting despite being under age, a prestigious result that drew the attention of many international scouts. This season the young full-back has already moved up to the Under-18 team, while continuing to shine with Roma's Under-17s, where he has scored one goal and provided one assist in the league. The new three-year contract is therefore an important recognition of his development and another sign of the club's intention to nurture its talent. Roma avoid the risk of losing another gem from their academy, resisting the interest of a prestigious club such as Atletico Madrid. Dattilo remains at Trigoria, where he can continue his development in the yellow and red. Source: Gianluca Di Marzio