Roma have shifted its focus in the search for a new striker after Youssef En-Nesyri’s move to the capital fell through. The Moroccan forward had waited for Roma until the last moment, with Sevilla accepting a €22 million offer. However, Giallorossi sporting director Florent Ghisolfi ultimately pulled back, leading En-Nesyri to join Fenerbahçe instead.
SportItalia report that with less than a month until the start of the season, Roma find themselves without a dedicated striker. Currently, only Tammy Abraham and potentially Paulo Dybala as a false nine are available up front, which is considered insufficient for the team’s needs.
The club are now evaluating other attacking profiles. Jonathan David of Lille is Ghisolfi’s preferred choice, a player who has previously attracted interest from Milan and Napoli. Two other potential targets are Alexander Sørloth from Villarreal and Brian Brobbey from Ajax, although no official offers have been made yet. Sørloth has a release clause of €38 million, while Brobbey is the latest name to emerge as a possibility.
Recent rumors suggest Roma might make a last-minute attempt for Artem Dovbyk, the top scorer in the last Liga season. However, Dovbyk already has a verbal agreement with Atletico Madrid.
Roma’s new transfer policy dictates that they are unlikely to pay more than €20-25 million in fixed fees for any player this transfer window. This approach has been communicated to both the management and the coach, and it applies to the future striker as well. Currently, all the names on their list have higher valuations, so Ghisolfi is working to negotiate lower prices, potentially considering the inclusion of player exchanges in deals.
