Roma and Chelsea didn’t discuss only Romelu Lukaku during their recent meetings, as the former showed interest in defender Malang Sarr too. A positive outcome isn’t very likely, but the Giallorossi will try to add another man in the back in the next couple of days.
According to TVPlay, the Blues have used up all their slots for international loan with the deal for the Belgian talisman. Therefore, the capital side would have to purchase the young center-back. His price tag is €6/7M, but they have refrained from spending this summer.
Roma are keen on Sarr in particular for his versatility, as he can also play on the left flank in a pinch. Chelsea acquired him for €2M in 2020, but he didn’t pan out in England. He transferred to Monaco on loan last season. However, he didn’t become a full-time starter and missed two months at the end of the campaign due to a muscular injury.
The Giallorossi brought back Diego Llorente on loan from Leeds and added Evan Ndicka on a Bosman signing to shore up their rearguard this summer. José Mourinho asked for another option to have a backup in each position.
Our Take on Roma and Sarr
It’d be an okay flier with some upside. Though, if they really want another defender, chances are they’ll find him on loan somewhere else.
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