Roma have added Remo Freuler to their long list of targets to strengthen the midfield. The Giallorossi have opened talks with the entourage of the Atalanta mainstay. They inquired about whether he has an interest in leaving Bergamo after seven years, La Repubblica reports.
The 29-year-old is currently under contract until 2022. La Dea hold an option to extend it for one further season. The Nerazzurri have been discussing a longer extension with his agent. They have not come to terms yet.
Freuler has racked up 236 appearances with Atalanta, scoring 21 goals, providing 18 assists, and serving as a key cog in Gian Piero Gasperini’s design. His price tag is around €10/15M, Calciomercato.com relays. There could be room to arrange particular formulas to help out the buyer. La Lupa has signed Gianluca Mancini, Leonardo Spinazzola, Bryan Cristante and Roger Ibanez from the Bergamaschi in recent years.
The will of the player will be critical for the potential deal. The Swiss international has also been linked to Lazio and Napoli in previous windows. Roma might also wait until the summer to acquire. The Orobici could be open to selling him having Teun Koopmeiners waiting in the wings. In addition, Matteo Pessina and Mario Pasalic could adapt to the position.
On top of Freuler, Roma are reportedly chasing after a plethora of objectives for the midfield. However, they are in no position to splurge in January. Hoffenheim’s Florian Grillitsch is reportedly the frontrunner. They have been offered Atletico Madrid’s Hector Herrera and Juventus’ Arthur by their agents, Gianluigi Longari informs.