Stramaccioni urges Roma to sign Endrick and names another wing target for Gasperini

Bologna are reportedly weighing up whether to end Artem Dovbyk's loan early during the January transfer window, with talks between the Emilian club and Roma expected in the coming weeks. The report, attributed to Matteo Moretto on Fabrizio Romano's YouTube channel, says the Ukrainian striker has not fully convinced Bologna. Dovbyk left Rome last summer in search of more regular football, but his time at Bologna has fallen short of expectations. Injuries and a change of coach have limited his minutes. Roma, for their part, do not currently consider Dovbyk a priority within their technical project, so the two clubs will discuss the best solution for the striker's future. The Italian report notes that Dovbyk could see his situation change again in January, with the two clubs due to meet to take stock of the position.

Artem Dovbyk could return to Roma as early as January, with Bologna reportedly considering ending his loan six months early. The Ukrainian striker's spell at Bologna, intended to revive his career after a difficult season, has not gone to plan. Matteo Moretto raised the possibility on Fabrizio Romano's YouTube channel, and Il Resto del Carlino also reports that Bologna are weighing their January departures, including that of the former Girona player. Dovbyk's numbers at Bologna are modest: five league appearances, no starts and one goal. More worrying for the player is his fading status under Raffaele Palladino. Even with no other recognised strikers available, the coach has often preferred alternatives, using Odgaard as a centre-forward. In the most recent match against Parma, Dovbyk stayed on the bench for the full ninety minutes. Money also weighs on Bologna's thinking. Dovbyk earns around three million euros net per season, a significant outlay for a player who currently has no place in the side. The loan, which carries an option to buy, runs until 30 June 2027, but the two clubs could discuss an early termination. The situation is not settled. Bologna chief executive Claudio Fenucci has, at least publicly, ruled out any immediate intention to sell Dovbyk, stressing that the player has important qualities and above all needs to regain confidence. That stance is more cautious than the market speculation and leaves room for a revival in the coming weeks. A early return to Roma would not be automatic. Bologna cannot end the loan unilaterally for technical reasons without Roma's consent, unless the agreement contains specific clauses. A mutual termination would also require the agreement of the player. Roma could therefore refuse Bologna's request and keep the loan in place until its scheduled expiry. Talks between the clubs would serve to establish whether conditions for a shared solution exist. Dovbyk will meanwhile try to use his call-up to the Ukraine squad to regain minutes and confidence. The coming weeks could decide his future, with January approaching and Roma at risk of another outgoing deal to manage.

Roma are already looking beyond the expiry of Marten de Roon's contract, with the club reportedly keen to extend the Dutch midfielder's deal for next season if he continues playing at his current level. Il Corriere dello Sport reports that the board would be prepared to retain him beyond his current contract, should the 35-year-old decide to keep playing and the season continue at the current standard, a scenario considered likely at present. De Roon arrived in the summer to reunite with Gian Piero Gasperini and bring experience and reliability to the new Giallorossi project. He has shown important qualities both technically and physically, and he will turn 36 in March, an age that does not appear to be an obstacle. The former Atalanta player has shown he can meet the demands of Gasperini's football, quickly becoming a reference point for the midfield and the dressing room. The financial side is not expected to complicate any agreement. Over the summer the player had already preferred the chance to work again with Gasperini, who had personally contacted him to convince him to move to the capital. De Roon's priority, the report says, remains to be useful to Roma and to his longtime coach. After his first weeks were devoted mainly to recovering his best condition, following a complicated summer, De Roon has gradually settled into his new daily life. He has moved to Casal Palocco, close to some of his teammates, and his relationship with Roma and the environment at Trigoria is strengthening. The first assessment is therefore already strongly positive, and according to the newspaper, should De Roon decide to continue his career, agreeing a renewal could become little more than a formality.

Roma want to keep Marten de Roon, and talks over a contract renewal are beginning, provided things continue as planned and the midfielder wants to keep playing, which is reportedly fairly certain at this stage. The Dutchman, who turns 36 in March, has given strong assurances about his technical and physical condition. The bond between De Roon and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is reportedly so close that, at some point in the future, the midfielder could even join the coach's staff, according to Il Corriere dello Sport. The former Atalanta captain is looking ahead without getting too far ahead in his thinking, taking things day by day. What matters, he says, is feeling good and having the right motivation. Money is not an issue in the negotiations. De Roon has spoken warmly about Gasperini, who, in his words, changed his life and his career. The report places the renewal talks alongside Roma's efforts to keep Mario Hermoso, with the club looking to retain its experienced defender and midfielder together.

Roman radio pundits have been debating Roma's interest in Real Madrid forward Endrick, with several saying a loan is the likely route. Andrea Pugliese on Radio Radio Pomeriggio (104.5) said: “La Roma a gennaio va alla ricerca di un prestito secco, massimo con diritto di riscatto per motivi finanziari. Per Endrick era tutto fatto in estate ed è una cosa che confermano anche in Spagna. Mourinho continua ad opporsi a una sua cessione per egoismo. La Roma potrebbe lavorare anche per Gittens perché al Chelsea non gioca. So con certezza che Fonseca prenderebbe Endrick al volo e allo Sporting il brasiliano si troverebbe bene per la lingua e per il rapporto che ha con il tecnico. Endrick alla Roma? Firmerei non domani ma ieri.” Ugo Trani on Tele Radio Stereo (92.7) turned to Mora, saying Roma currently pay 25 million to Porto for him, and that acquiring 100% of his rights would take the total to 50 million. He added: “Mora sta facendo bene in campionato e in Champions, il problema sono i rendimenti di Vaz e Dovbyk. Quando il Bologna ti rimanderà indietro Dovbyk potrai cederlo solo in prestito, i problemi della Roma sono questi. Endrick allo Sporting? Stanno parlando con più club perché Mourinho non vuole darlo ai Friedkin. A Endrick se metti 5 club davanti sceglie comunque la Roma. I dirigenti della Roma si sono mossi con quelli del Real Madrid con il Procuratore del calciatore e con lo stesso Endrick. Lo scoglio Mourinho resta, se può fare uno scherzetto ai Friedkin lo farebbe. Non è stato contento che ha vinto contro la Roma? Certo, ma non per i tifosi, per i Friedkin.” Roberto Pruzzo (Radio Radio Pomeriggio - 104,5) said: “Endrick vuole giocare. Il campionato italiano è diventato di seconda fascia, i giocatori vengono qua da noi a fare tirocinio. Dumfries all’Inter faceva la differenza, nel Real non gioca mai. Endrick è forte, qua troverebbe una collocazione. Sarebbe una bella sfida anche per lui trovare la titolarità in una squadra che sta andando molto bene…” Piero Torri (Radio Manà Manà - 90,9) said: “Serve porsi una serie di domande su Endrick. Lo considero una punta. Secondo me non è il giocatore che la Roma sta cercando come caratteristiche.” Filippo Biafora (Radio Manà Manà - 90,9) focused on playing time: “La questione per Endrick è una sola: deve giocare tanto. Mi domando se con Gasperini giocherebbe tutte le partite. Non ne sono certo. Sicuramente entrerebbe più in campo di quanto non faccia oggi al Real Madrid. Credo che il tecnico di Grugliasco lo vedrebbe sul centro-destra.” Lorenzo Pes (Teleradiostereo - 92,7) was more focused on Roma's current attack: “La gestione di Dybala mi incuriosisce. L’assetto migliore potrebbe essere quello visto con il Real Madrid con Soulé a destra e Paulo a sinistra. Con Dybala Malen rende al massimo ma la produzione offensiva non è diminuita. Il giocatore migliore in questo inizio di stagione è Hermoso.”

Mario Hermoso is close to signing a new contract at Roma, with talks having begun last month and a two-year deal reportedly ready. The Spaniard has become one of Gasperini's trusted players after a difficult start to his time in the Italian capital, and his goal in Saturday's 3-0 win over Sassuolo was the latest confirmation of his value, according to Tuttosport's Stefano Gentili. Hermoso's current contract runs until 30 June 2027, after the club exercised its option to extend it last May. The club is now working to go beyond that date. Contract renewals for young players Lulli and De Marzi have already been settled, and the board is now focusing on the Spaniard. The new deal is being discussed as one or two years, with an option for a further season. The salary is expected to be lower than his current one, and both parties are keen to continue together. Signing has yet to take place. Hermoso has played 1,049 minutes so far this season across Serie A and the Champions League, with only Wesley having been used more by Roma. Gasperini, the coach from Grugliasco, has won him over on both a human and footballing level. Hermoso is reported to be fit both physically and mentally, and has rediscovered the feeling of being indispensable in the Italian capital.

Italy face France tonight in the Nations League, kicking off at 20:45, and coach Roberto Mancini has named his squad, leaving out Roma midfielder Niccolò Pisilli. Pisilli will watch the match from the stands alongside Cissé, Liberali, Cassano, Palma, Lontani, Ahanor and Gatti. Roma defender Daniele Ghilardi is among the players available to the Italy boss. The Italy squad is made up of three goalkeepers: Donnarumma, Carnesecchi and Vicario. The defenders are Kayode, Scalvini, Calafiori, Bastoni, Dimarco, Palestra and Ghilardi. The midfield options are Ricci, Tonali, Fagioli, Doumbia, Frattesi, Romano, Barella and Vergara. The forwards are S. Esposito, P. Esposito, Scamacca, Cambiaghi and Koleosho. For Roma, Ghilardi's call-up is the main point of interest, while Pisilli's omission means he will not be involved in the national side's fixture against France.

Roma midfielder Niccolò Pisilli will watch Italy's match against France from the stands, after Italy coach Mancini chose not to include him in the squad for today's fixture. The exclusion halts the midfielder's return to the senior national team. Pisilli had returned to the Italy senior setup after helping the Under-21 side qualify for the next European Championship. This time, however, he will only be a spectator. Cissé and Liberali will also be in the stands. Roma defender Daniele Ghilardi, who was called up during the previous international break, has been retained by Mancini and could feature against France, coached by Zidane. The article notes it is hard to imagine him starting, but Ghilardi is viewed as an extra option to bring on once the match is underway.

Roma have 13 players called up by their national teams for the November break, a total that places them level with AC Milan and Como in the chasing pack behind Inter, Torino and Frosinone, who lead on 14. The squad list was drawn from the official call-ups for the November fixtures and is subject to changes before the matches. The Roma contingent includes goalkeepers Devis Vásquez and Giorgio De Marzi; forwards Santiago Castro, Donyell Malen, Rodrigo Mora and Matías Soulé; defenders Leonardo Balerdi, Daniele Ghilardi, Konstantinos Koulierakis, Emanuele Lulli, Evan N'Dicka and Wesley; and midfielder Niccolò Pisilli. Behind the leaders, Atalanta and Udinese are on 12, Juventus have 11, and Napoli and Lazio have eight, with the two Lazio absentees excluded from that count. The total could have been higher, potentially reaching or exceeding 17, had several physical issues or technical decisions by the national coaches gone differently. Gianluca Mancini was initially called up by Italy but had to withdraw with a muscle problem that has also kept him out of the recent match against Sassuolo. Italy coach also left Bryan Cristante out of the squad, although the coach explained he had no need to test him at this stage. Manu Koné, who returned and started against Sassuolo, was left out of France's squad by coach Zidane to avoid a possible physical setback. Nahuel Molina had been called up late by Argentina, but a one-match suspension still to be served, together with opposition from Roma and Gian Piero Gasperini, blocked his departure.