🐺 AS Roma Daily Roundup — July 28

🔴 Biggest Roma News

• Santiago Castro has arrived in Rome and is completing his move to the Giallorossi. The Argentine striker is set to sign his five-year contract after final medical checks and will wear the No. 9 shirt. The deal with Bologna is worth €35 million including bonuses, plus a 10% sell-on clause.
• Roma have resumed their push for another attacking signing immediately after Castro’s arrival. Gian Piero Gasperini wants another winger in place before the squad heads to Wales.
• Roma are negotiating with Real Betis over a possible move for Abde Ezzalzouli as the club continue their search for a new winger. (Confirmed by Matteo Moretto/Fabrizio Romano/Filippo Biafora)
• Abde Ezzalzouli is more than a passing idea for Roma, but Real Betis value the winger at more than €40 million. According to Matteo Moretto, there is still a significant gap between the two clubs with the Giallorossi unwilling to reach that figure.

🟡 Transfer Updates

• Roma remain in race for Hellas Verona defender Rafik Belghali
• Roma are exploring alternatives to Antonio Nusa as Alfredo Pedulla says the deal is very difficult, but not impossible
• Roma continue to assess several options for the right wing-back with their interest in Sporting CP defender Iván Fresneda gaining further confirmation.
• According to Matteo Moretto the Giallorossi have requested information about the cost of a possible deal for the Spanish full-back. Sporting are believed to value Fresneda at around €25 million
• Israel Reyes remains a concrete defensive target. Following Roma’s rejected opening bid, the Mexican defender continues to be monitored as the club looks for a replacement after Zeki Çelik’s departure.
• Artem Dovbyk will join Bologna on loan. Bologna will reportedly cover his full salary, with a purchase option included in the agreement.
• According to Filippo Biafora, the club now want to conduct their business with as much secrecy as possible. Roma are also asking the agents of their targets to maintain greater confidentiality during negotiations.
• According to Il Tempo, Gian Piero Gasperini and his staff have decided not to keep Angeliño. The Spanish full-back struggled for fitness last season and has shown few encouraging signs during the opening weeks of pre-season.