Roma Close In on Raspadori as Zirkzee Talks Continue
The forward has approved a January move to Roma, with a loan deal to be negotiated with Atlético Madrid.
Overview
- Sources report Giacomo Raspadori has given Roma the green light for a winter switch, with terms likely to be a loan with an option or an obligation tied to targets.
- Il Romanista, via Yahoo, says Atlético are open to a loan with a €20 million buy option and that the player is receptive to a Serie A return.
- Roma are still pursuing Joshua Zirkzee, with reporting pointing to a Manchester United valuation near £35 million and reluctance to allow a straightforward loan before the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Gian Piero Gasperini is pushing for at least two attacking additions in January, and club leadership plans to support his requests.
- Squad churn from expiring deals and expected loan exits has increased urgency, with groundwork for Zirkzee including recent meetings in London.