Roma's squad harmony growing, but they still need the Friedkins' help

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.

AS Roma have extended the contract of 2010-born defender Lorenzo Dattilo, according to SkySport, keeping the youngster at the club for the foreseeable future. Dattilo had been at the centre of several transfer rumours, with Atletico Madrid having tried to take him away from Trigoria over the summer. Dattilo, however, was clear that renewing with Roma was his priority. He has now signed a three-year contract, which for the time being puts off any possible departure. Dattilo is part of the youth international set-up and a few months ago was crowned European Under-17 champion. The deal reflects Roma's commitment to their academy talent, with the club now securing one of its promising young players on a long-term basis while Atletico's interest has been kept at bay.

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