Luiz Henrique's stock rises as Roma eye Zenit winger in final transfer window hours
Roma have moved to strengthen their pursuit of an attacking winger for Gian Piero Gasperini, with Luiz Henrique, a 25-year-old Brazilian forward from Zenit St Petersburg, emerging as a fresh option in the closing stages of the summer transfer window. According to updates from Alfredo Pedullà and Gianluca Di Marzio, Henrique's quotations have been rising as Roma weigh their options on the final day of the market. Henrique presents an interesting profile, though with a notable twist from the blueprint Roma have pursued throughout the summer. The left-footed Zenit attacker is primarily deployed as a right-winger, whereas Gasperini has specifically requested a right-footed forward capable of operating from the left flank. The Brazilian's key strength, however, is his versatility: Henrique can move across the entire attacking front and operate either on the left wing or in a more central role, offering the Roma boss multiple tactical solutions. With just hours remaining in the transfer window, Roma must now decide whether Henrique represents a concrete option or merely a contingency being considered as alternatives. His arrival on the radar comes after weeks dominated by Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Malick Fofana, suggesting Henrique may be Plan B as Roma enter the critical final phase of the window. The coming hours will reveal whether the club makes a decisive move or continues exploring other targets.
