Roma could return to the market to add numerical depth to the squad by signing a free agent, with the club already conducting preliminary investigations. Among the leading candidates is Rafa Guerreiro, the Portuguese left-back who departed Dortmund and Bayern Munich. He made 26 appearances for Bayern last season, scoring 6 goals and providing 3 assists, though he suffered three or four minor muscle injuries that kept him sidelined for roughly ten matches in total. At 32 years old, Guerreiro remains an experienced option for the left-back role and surprisingly remains without a club.
Other defensive targets under consideration include Zinchenko, the Ukrainian formerly of Manchester City and Arsenal, though he is currently recovering from a cruciate ligament rupture sustained in February while at Ajax—a particular concern given the Friedkin Group's caution on injury-prone signings. Malacia, formerly of Manchester United, carries a similar injury history and is considered unlikely. Ricardo Rodriguez, the Swiss defender, appears close to joining Torino.
In attack, Roma are examining Wilfried Zaha, the Ivorian winger now 33 years old. After his Premier League career, he moved to Galatasaray for regular football before joining Lyon—described as a disappointing experience in France—and then MLS side Charlotte, where he scored 13 goals and provided 8 assists in 48 matches. Jadon Sancho has also surfaced as a potential target, particularly if Gasperini seeks to revive the spark that once drove him to back the English winger heavily. Sancho's loan at Aston Villa proved semi-successful: 1 goal and 3 assists in 39 appearances, the majority from the bench. At 26, his talent appears to have dimmed considerably, though Roma may believe room exists for a fresh gamble.
Nemanja Radonjić, a former Roma youth prospect who departed the club early due to disciplinary issues, is also available. He has recently played for Stella Rossa, where he scored 23 goals and supplied 13 assists over the last two seasons. By profile, he could function as a right-sided winger or more centrally positioned forward.
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Roma are actively monitoring the free-agent market to reinforce their left flank, with sporting director Tony D'Amico confirming the club's willingness to pursue opportunities beyond the summer transfer window. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini faces squad depth issues on the wings, and Roma's hierarchy has scheduled discussions to assess potential signings from available players without contracts.
Raphael Guerreiro, the 32-year-old Portuguese left-back, has emerged as a primary target across all outlets. The defender became available after Bayern Munich declined to renew his contract this summer. Accounts of his Bayern statistics vary slightly: Forza Roma reports 5 goals and an unspecified number of assists, while Retesport and another source cite 6 goals and 3 assists from 26 appearances. Retesport additionally notes he sustained three or four minor muscle injuries during his Bayern spell, sidelining him for roughly ten matches. Guerreiro spent the prior decade at Borussia Dortmund before moving to Bavaria, and he can operate as a full-back, winger or midfielder. Leverkusen are also pursuing him, according to one outlet. Oleksandr Zinchenko, the 29-year-old Ukrainian left-winger and midfielder, is also under consideration. However, Retesport raises a significant concern: Zinchenko is reportedly recovering from a cruciate ligament rupture sustained in February while at Ajax, a detail other outlets do not mention and one likely to trouble the Friedkin Group given their caution on injury-prone signings.
Beyond the left flank, Roma are examining attacking alternatives. Krépin Diatta, the 29-year-old Senegalese player recently available after leaving Monaco, represents an option for the left wing, while Wilfried Zaha, the 33-year-old Ivorian winger, has resurfaced as a consideration—he was close to joining Roma in 2023 and remains without a club. Retesport expands the scope further, mentioning Jadon Sancho and Nemanja Radonjić as possible targets, though these names do not appear consistently across the coverage.
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Testo Originale / Source Text
“La Roma potrebbe tornare sul mercato per completare la rosa almeno numericamente con un calciatore attualmente svincolato.
La tempistica dichiarata è forse una bugia bianca, perchè è altamente probabile che la Roma stia già effettuando dei sondaggi in queste ore. Ma quali sarebbero, per…”
Read the full article in Italian at Retesport.
