Under completes exit
Sunday 20th September
3 years ago, when I walked into this door, I came to show a great challenge. During my time here, I loved not only AS Roma, but also the city of Rome, the culture, the people of this wonderful city. pic.twitter.com/xZiXK1f5Se
— Cengiz Ünder (@cengizunder) September 20, 2020
Cengiz Under has left Roma after three seasons with the club, and is arriving in England.
Leicester City have agreed to sign Under on loan with an option to buy.
It brings an end to Under’s three-year stay at Roma, where he scored some spectacular goals. The 23-year-old leaves the club with 17 goals from 88 appearances.
Fonseca in contact with Smalling
Friday 18th September
Embed from Getty ImagesYesterday’s arrival of Marash Kumbulla does not rule out a return to Roma for Chris Smalling.
Despite optimism fading in recent days over the chances of a permanent transfer, boss Paulo Fonseca has now revealed that he hopes Smalling could be a Roma player again in the coming days.
Here’s what he said about the Manchester United defender at his first press conference of the new season, before the game against Verona on Saturday.
Paulo Fonseca: “I’m confident on Smalling. We are working to have him again, even yesterday I spoke with him. He wants to return to Roma and we want him. In the next few days we could have him here with us.”#Smalling #ASRoma #Fonseca pic.twitter.com/HaolgQxPDw
— Giallorossi Yorkshire (@RomaYorkshire) September 18, 2020
Perotti and Under set to depart
Friday 18th September
Embed from Getty ImagesRoma have been looking to trim down their attacking midfield options this summer, and two of their players in those positions are now ready to depart.
Cengiz Under is having a medical before moving to Leicester, while Diego Perotti is expected to join Fenerbahce imminently.
Scamacca to be the vice-Milik?
Friday 18th September
Embed from Getty ImagesArkadiusz Milik is currently undergoing his medical ahead of a move to Roma, which will see Edin Dzeko leave for Juventus.
As things stand, Milik will be the only centre-forward at Roma next season, with Nikola Kalinic not having returned after his loan spell from Atletico Madrid.
Hence, Roma need a back-up, and they could turn to one of their own.
According to Corriere Giallorosso, Gianluca Scamacca is an option for the attack.
The 21-year-old was born in Rome and came through the club’s academy before leaving for PSV in 2015. He returned to Italy with Sassuolo two years later, but has spent most of the time since out on loan in the lower divisions.
Last season, he had a successful year with Ascoli in Serie B, and actually finished as the joint-top scorer in the Coppa Italia.
News emerged yesterday that Roma are now considering Scamacca as their potential new back-up striker.
Milik says yes to Roma
Thursday 17th September
Embed from Getty ImagesIt looks like it’s nearly done. Arkadiusz Milik has been in intense talks to decide if he wants to join Roma – and the answer is yes.
Matteo De Santis of La Stampa reports that the striker has agreed to join Roma, which will clear the path for Edin Dzeko to leave for Juventus. Corriere Dello Sport validate the claims.
All the clubs involved in the negotiations have come to agreements with each other – and now Milik has made the decision that was needed to unlock the operation.
Sky’s Angelo Mangiante also says the Dzeko and Milik deals are close.
Done deal – Roma sign Kumbulla
Thursday 17th September
Welcome to #ASRoma, Marash Kumbulla! 🐺
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) September 17, 2020
More details ➡️ https://t.co/Axx0ZC916a pic.twitter.com/MpJq6xfwQb
Roma have completed the signing of Marash Kumbulla from Hellas Verona.
Kumbulla arrives on a two-year loan with an obligation to buy depending on certain targets.
Perotti close to Fenerbahce
Thursday 17th September
Embed from Getty ImagesDiego Perotti could be about to complete his departure from Roma.
According to various sources including Calciomercato and Sky Sport, the winger will be joining Fenerbahce in Turkey.
Roma will earn around €3m from selling the Argentine attacking midfielder.
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