Overview
- Roma sporting director Ricky Massara said Manchester United have "completely closed off" any discussion regarding Joshua Zirkzee following the coaching change.
- United have effectively taken the striker off the market, freezing negotiations that had advanced with Roma in recent weeks, according to Italian reports relayed by Yahoo Sports.
- Roma are working to complete a move for Giacomo Raspadori, with Massara indicating the situation should be clearer on Sunday.
- Zirkzee is reported to prefer a return to Italy, and Italian outlets say Roma proposed a loan with an obligation to buy at around €38 million tied to Champions League qualification, with a reported €3.5 million annual salary to 2030.
- With Zirkzee on hold, Roma are evaluating alternative forwards, with reports linking them to Marseille prospect Robinio Vaz and Napoli’s Lorenzo Lucca.