3:58 PM ET August 27 — Morato moves further away from Roma
AS Roma remain in constant contact with Nottingham Forest over Morato, but the clubs are yet to agree on either the valuation or the structure of the deal, according to Matteo Moretto and Fabrizio Romano. Roma must now decide whether they are willing to improve their proposal, but as things stand, the Brazilian defender is moving further away from the Giallorossi.
5:38 PM ET — Gianluca Di Marzio: Nottingham Forest reject Roma’s Morato loan formula
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Nottingham Forest have not accepted Roma’s proposed formula for Morato.
The Giallorossi offered a loan with an option to buy that could become mandatory under certain conditions, while the Premier League club prefer a permanent transfer. The operation is currently on standby.
2:10 PM ET — Nicolò Schira: Morato reaches agreement in principle with Roma
According to Nicolò Schira, Morato has reached an agreement in principle with Roma over a contract running until 2031, structured as an initial year followed by four additional seasons.
Roma remain in advanced negotiations with Nottingham Forest over a loan containing an option to buy, but the Premier League club want the clause to become mandatory if certain conditions are met.
1:14 PM ET — Fabrizio Romano: Roma make formal approach to Nottingham Forest for Morato
According to Fabrizio Romano, Roma have made an official club-to-club approach to Nottingham Forest for Morato as they seek a new central defender.
The clubs are discussing an initial loan, while the Brazilian is reportedly keen to join the Giallorossi.
The move follows Jan Ziolkowski’s imminent transfer to Monza.
12:08 PM ET — Gianluca Di Marzio: Roma negotiate conditional Morato loan with Nottingham Forest
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Roma and Nottingham Forest are negotiating a loan deal for Morato containing an option to buy that could become mandatory if certain conditions are met.
Completing the Brazilian defender’s arrival would give Roma the necessary replacement to authorize Jan Ziolkowski’s proposed transfer to Monza.
9:19 AM ET — Filippo Biafora: Roma seek left-footed centre-back if Ziolkowski leaves
According to Filippo Biafora, Roma will pursue a left-footed central defender if Jan Ziolkowski leaves the club.
Morato is among the profiles being considered, but the search for Ziolkowski’s possible replacement is entirely separate from Jayden Oosterwolde’s situation.
Any incoming centre-back is expected to arrive on loan.
The Nottingham Forest defender has emerged as an option as Roma evaluate Jan Ziolkowski’s departure.
Roma are considering Nottingham Forest defender Morato as a possible replacement for Jan Ziolkowski.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Brazilian has emerged as an option while the Giallorossi assess Ziolkowski’s future during the final days of the transfer window.
Di Marzio adds that Roma could pursue Nottingham Forest defender Morato on loan. The Giallorossi want to complete the signing of a new centre-back before authorizing Jan Ziolkowski’s departure
Roma currently favour allowing Ziolkowski to join Monza on loan, where he could gain regular playing time without the club losing control of his future. Further discussions over the Polish defender are expected, with several other teams also interested.
Morato would provide Gian Piero Gasperini with another left-footed defensive option. However, no agreement or advanced negotiations with Nottingham Forest have been reported at this stage.
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