Roma and Napoli have reportedly intensified talks for Giacomo Raspadori’s rumored change to the Stadio Olimpico. In line with , Claudio Ranieri’s costs are eager on bringing the 24-year-old to the capital this winter.
Raspadori has tumbled down the pecking order at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona and desires out. Certainly, he has principally performed second fiddle to Romelu Lukaku this season. Antonio Conte has handed the previous Sassuolo ahead solely 515 minutes of motion.
Nonetheless, it’s price noting that Raspadori hasn’t been prolific in entrance of purpose since swapping the Mapei Stadium for Napoli in 2022. He has solely scored 13 targets and added 9 assists throughout 94 appearances. That’s hardly sufficient for a participant price €32 million.
Maybe a recent chapter in Roma might assist him regain type and confidence. However the Giallorossi should offload Eldor Shomurodov earlier than closing the deal for Raspadori. Out of favor with Ranieri, the Uzbek striker might go away Rome within the closing week of the January switch window.
Shomurodov’s exit would make room for Raspadori. Juventus’ withdrawal after securing Randal Kolo Muani’s signature has handed Roma a decisive increase. But, they might nonetheless should be cautious of Atalanta’s curiosity within the diminutive ahead.
Gian Piero Gasperini reportedly considers swooping for Raspadori after Nicolo Zaniolo failed to go away as much as the billing. However Roma ought to have the higher hand because the participant allegedly desires to hitch forces with Paulo Dybala and Artem Dovbyk.