Raspadori Hold-Up Pauses Roma Move as Atlético Set Stance on January Exits

Overview

• Reports in Italy say Roma and Atlético have an agreement in principle for a loan with a potential obligation to buy, but Raspadori has yet to commit to leaving.
• Football Italia reports the forward expects to travel with Atlético for the Supercopa de España unless a deal is sealed before the squad departs.
• Yahoo Sports notes Atlético are wary of a winter exit because the proposed fee would be deferred to the summer, limiting funds to source an immediate replacement.
• Diego Simeone’s side still want a defensive addition this month, with any attacking departure likely to influence how they proceed.
• Football España reports Juventus are exploring a move for Alexander Sorloth, including a Jonathan David swap as suggested by La Gazzetta dello Sport, but Atlético value Sorloth at €35–40m and do not plan to sell in January.