Roma made some adjustments in the midfield in January, but José Mourinho has not stopped considering Granit Xhaka the ideal signing in the role.

Mourinho Determined to Pry Away Midfielder from Gunners

Roma made some adjustments in the midfield in January, but José Mourinho has not stopped considering Granit Xhaka the ideal signing in the role. They negotiated at length with Arsenal, but they could not come to terms. They will make another attempt in the summer, while Jordan Veretout could leave the club.
Juventus, Roma and Arsenal are involved in a domino of midfielders that could go down in the final days of January, although rather unlikely.

Future of Juventus, Roma and Arsenal Midfields Intertwined

Juventus, Roma and Arsenal are involved in a domino of midfielders that could go down in the final days of January, although it is not the most likely scenario at the moment. The Gunners long to sing Arthur, while the Giallorossi are targeting Xhaka. However, the Bianconeri seem more likely to sell Bentancur.
Roma Compile Two-Man Back-up List for Their Pursuit of Granit Xhaka

Roma Compile Two-Man Back-up List for Their Pursuit of Granit Xhaka

Roma's hopes of landing Arsenal's Granit Xhaka have been thrown into a corridor of doubt, prompting the Giallorossi to seek other alternatives. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via ChiesaDiTotti), the Italian club's officials have placed a watchful eye on AZ Alkmaar's Teun Koopmeiners and Borussia Dortmund's Thomas Delaney to improve the midfield options.