Roma are reportedly interested in Brighton full-back Maxim De Cuyper, but a €60 million asking price could put a move out of reach.
According to fussball.news.de, the Belgian is among the players being followed as Roma assess possible defensive additions for Gian Piero Gasperini. Milan and Juventus are also named as interested clubs, alongside several Premier League sides.
Brighton, however, are said to be unwilling to sell in January.
Brighton reluctant to let De Cuyper leave
The report puts Brighton’s investment in De Cuyper at €25 million and claims the English club would now demand €60 million to consider his departure. That valuation would represent a substantial obstacle for Roma.
His contract runs until June 30, 2030, leaving Brighton in a strong position to resist approaches. The reported price reflects a club looking to retain the player rather than encourage a winter sale.
For Roma, the interest comes against a backdrop of competing recruitment priorities. An attacking winger remains the reported focus for January, while financial restrictions are expected to remain in place ahead of UEFA’s spring settlement assessment.
Milan and Juventus also linked
The German report also places Milan and Juventus among De Cuyper’s admirers, with further competition potentially coming from within England.
Roma’s interest should therefore be viewed as one profile being monitored for future windows, rather than an indication that a January move is close. Brighton’s reluctance to sell and the reported asking price make any approach difficult.
Source: fussball.news.de.
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