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José Mourinho touched on the Roma plans for the transfer market from Japan, stating that they are no longer capable of replicating deals as sizeable as Tammy Abraham's one.

Mourinho Hesistant to Request Final Piece on the Market

August 31, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

José Mourinho would like to add a center-back, but he’s aware the management has already pulled off plenty of moves in the market while operating amid financial restrictions. The Special One offered his remarks after romping Monza: "I don’t have the courage to put pressure on the director or ownership."

Amid a flurry of additions in other roles, Roma haven’t forgotten about the necessity of signing one more defender to complete their ranks.

Roma Whittle Down List for New Defender to Four Options

August 11, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Amid a flurry of additions in other roles, Roma haven’t forgotten about the necessity of signing one more defender. Director Tiago Pinto is assessing the pros and cons of each option and the conditions of the respective deals. The management is focusing on four options in particular.

Mourinho is interested in reuniting with one of his former players at Roma - his first signing at Manchester United Bailly - as he seeks help in the back.

Roma Eyeing up Two Defensive Reinforcements

August 6, 2022 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

After making several high-quality purchases in the summer, Roma could soon add another significant piece to Jose Mourinho's squad. As claimed by Calciomercato, the Giallorossi are in the market for a new defender to team up with Chris Smalling and Gianluca Mancini.

Roma Want Mourinho’s First Manchester United Signing on Loan

July 27, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

The addition of Paulo Dybala has injected a new sense of direction within the Giallorossi ranks, but the transfer window is far from over for Roma, as José Mourinho is eyeing a reunion with Eric Bailly, who could leave Old Trafford.

Roma are determined to bring in two more veterans, and the negotiations to sign Georginio Wijnaldum and Eric Bailly continue.

Roma Seek Positive Resolutions for Wijnaldum and Bailly

July 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Roma are determined to bring in two more veterans, and the negotiations to sign Georginio Wijnaldum and Eric Bailly continue. The Dutch midfielder is eager to join, although the Giallorossi need to come to terms with PSG.

Eric Bailly has leapfrogged the other candidates for the Milan defense, but the talks with Manchester United have gotten off on the wrong foot.

Roma Plot Bid For Manchester United Star Eric Bailly

July 23, 2022 Marko Vrakela Manchester United, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma are not messing around this summer, as witnessed by the acquisitions of Nemanja Matic and Paulo Dybala. As per ForzaRoma, the Giallorossi have turned their attention towards reinforcing their backline with Manchester United's Eric Bailly.

Nikola Milenkovic is ready to take on the daunting challenge of trying to stop the Brazil attackers, which Serbia will face in the opener Thursday.

Napoli Eye Multiple Options to Make Up for Major Loss

July 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella Chelsea, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Lazio, Manchester United, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market, Udinese

Kalidou Koulibaly is on the brink of leaving Napoli after eight great years. Chelsea have offered around €40M for the star, and the move is just missing the final green light by the Partenopei. The defender has a year left on his contract.

The top executives of the Rossoneri had a summit with the agents of Douglas Luiz yesterday at Casa Milan. The midfielder has just a year on his contract.

Roma Eyeing Potential Deals with Premier League Sides

April 27, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Roma and their director Tiago Pinto will use the trip to Leicester City for the European Conference League semi-finals to lay the groundwork on some deals tied to the Premier League. They had success signing Tammy Abraham and Rui Patricio last summer.

Another defender has been linked to Milan as their hunt continues. The Rossoneri are said to be among the teams eyeing Porto's Mbemba.

Milan Linked to Porto Defender and More Updates on Search

January 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Another defender has been linked to Milan as their hunt continues. The Rossoneri are said to be among the teams eyeing Porto's Mbemba. On top of that, they are furthering the talks for Sven Botman and Eric Bailly. The Lille center-back is their number one priority and they are ready to change their strategy.

Milan have not signed Sven Botman in January, but the coast will be clear to make more serious attempts next summer since he will stay at Lille.

Milan Still Holding Out Some Hope to Land Lille Defender

January 20, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Lille have stated multiple times that Sven Botman would not move in January, but Milan have not completely given up yet. The Rossoneri have yet to fully pivot to another target. They believe the situation could still change in the final stretch of the window, although it appears a long shot.

Milan Willing to Take Their Time in Pursuit of New Defender

January 17, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

The Milan search for a new defender will go down to the wire, but it will not necessarily yield a positive result. The Rossoneri lost Simon Kjaer for the season and Fikayo Tomori for a few matches, but they are not in panic mode. They have shortlisted three options, but none is close at the moment.

Tomori believes Milan are stronger than ever ahead of the new season and didn't shy away from revealing his plans for the future with a contract renewal.

Milan Need of New Center-Back Amplified by Tomori Injury

January 15, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Milan will have to step up their pursuit of a new centre-back to fill the void left by Fikayo Tomori's injury, with several names on the list. According to Tuttosport (via MilanNews), the Rossoneri management are exploring the possibility of signing Lille's Sven Botman and Torino's Gleison Bremer.

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