As Roma awaits the finalization of the Joshua Zirkzee transfer, the club is seeking to accelerate its activity in the transfer market to secure Gasperini’s first attacking reinforcement for January.
With Manchester United postponing discussions involving the Dutch player until after the African Cup of Nations, Roma is actively pursuing a viable and immediate option: Giacomo Raspadori.
According to Il Romanista, the striker is set to leave Atletico Madrid and has expressed his willingness to return to Serie A.
Negotiations are progressing well, with the Spanish club open to a deal that suits Roma’s interests—a loan agreement with an option to buy set at €20 million.
This arrangement would enable the Giallorossi to bolster their offensive lineup promptly, minimizing financial risks.
Raspadori, who will turn 26 in February, would not only be a short-term fix but also a valuable long-term asset.
In the coming months, Roma’s attacking squad is poised for significant changes: contracts for Dybala, Pellegrini, and El Shaarawy are set to expire in June, while the departures of Bailey and Ferguson seem almost inevitable, with both likely to return to their parent clubs after their loan spells. There is even a possibility that Bailey could make an early exit back to Aston Villa as soon as January.