Roma need to cut down their attack before onboarding Andrea Belotti, and Eldor Shomurodov is the closest to leaving after just one season at the club. The striker is in advanced talks to join Bologna. The Felsinei will meet with his agents Tuesday.
As per Il Resto del Carlino, the Giallorossi want to protect their previous €17.5M investment. The Rossoblù have offered a season-long loan with an €8M option to buy. Instead, the counterparty would prefer a €10M obligation. Torino and Wolverhampton are also eyeing the attacker, Gianluca Di Marzio reports. They have proposed to tie up a permanent transfer to some conditions.
Roma need Shomurodov to leave to make room for Andrea Belotti. The Uzbek starred in 40 matches last season, tallying 5 goals and 6 assists. However, he made just a handful of starts. According to Alfredo Pedullà, the former Torino captain has chosen to play for José Mourinho despite interest from multiple foreign clubs, lastly Valencia, that would have given him a bigger role.
The Italian center-forward is ready to join and will earn €2.8M plus add-ons for the next three years. The Special One had asked for him when he was at Tottenham already. The Giallorossi made an attempt last summer, but his price tag was too expensive given the situation.
Our Take on Roma Swapping Out Shomurodov for Belotti
The Uzbek isn’t the most consistent player, but he was a decent super-sub last season. He has the goods, but probably he’s a little out of his depth at the capital side. He’s an easy bet to succeed at a smaller club. If Nicolò Zaniolo stayed, the Giallorossi would have a serious logjam up front.
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