11:47 AM ET — Marseille authorize Balerdi to travel to Rome
According to Santi Aouna, Marseille have authorized Leonardo Balerdi to travel to Rome as negotiations between the clubs enter their closing stages.
The Argentina defender has already agreed personal terms with the Giallorossi, with the final details of the transfer now being completed.
11:45 AM ET — Balerdi agrees personal terms as Roma negotiate Marseille deal
According to Fabrizio Romano, Roma have reached a complete agreement with Leonardo Balerdi over personal terms, and the Argentina defender wants to join the Giallorossi.
Negotiations with Marseille are continuing over a paid loan containing an option to buy that could become mandatory if certain conditions are met.
10:59 AM ET — Roma authorize Ziolkowski exit as Balerdi deal moves closer
According to Filippo Biafora, Roma have already reached an agreement with Leonardo Balerdi and authorized Jan Ziolkowski’s move to Monza after moving close to receiving Marseille’s final approval.
The Giallorossi are working to bring Balerdi to the capital as quickly as possible, but the transfer still requires the definitive green light from the French club.
10:46 AM ET — Balerdi pushes for Roma move as Marseille accept loan structure
According to Santi Aouna, Leonardo Balerdi wants to join Roma and Marseille have accepted the possibility of allowing the Argentina defender to leave on loan with an obligation to buy.
All parties are reportedly confident that they can finalize the transfer, although the agreement has not yet been completed.
The Giallorossi are pressing for an agreement, but Marseille have not yet approved the proposed formula.
Roma have submitted an offer to sign Marseille centre-back Leonardo Balerdi, according to Filippo Biafora.
The proposed operation is structured as an initial loan with an option to buy that would become mandatory if certain conditions are met. Roma are now pushing the French club to accept the formula, but Marseille have not yet given their approval.
Balerdi has emerged as a leading candidate to strengthen Gian Piero Gasperini’s defence following Roma’s decision to abandon their pursuit of Nottingham Forest defender Morato.
Roma schedule decisive Balerdi talks with Marseille
According to Alfredo Pedullà, Roma and Marseille are scheduled to hold a call within the next hour as they attempt to finalize a deal for Leonardo Balerdi.
The Argentina international is currently the Giallorossi’s leading defensive target and ranks ahead of West Ham defender Nayef Aguerd.
Roma close in on Balerdi after reaching player agreement
According to Fabrizio Romano, Roma have reached an agreement with Leonardo Balerdi and are now progressing in negotiations with Marseille.
The clubs are discussing an initial loan containing an option for Roma to buy the Argentina defender that could become an obligation.
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