Overview
- Club reporting says Roma are preparing a January reshuffle and are working on incoming options while considering exits for several forwards.
- Discussions with Brighton have begun to find a compromise to cut short Ferguson’s season-long loan, which lacks an early-release provision.
- Gian Piero Gasperini has repeatedly questioned Ferguson’s impact, with Roma scoring 17 goals in 16 league matches and struggling for end product up front.
- Ferguson has one goal in 12 Serie A appearances after an early Europa League brace against Celtic highlighted his best spell.
- The analysis argues extending the loan benefits neither player nor parent club, suggesting a return to Brighton or a new loan to secure minutes and protect value.