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Roma Need to Raise Their Bids to Complete Few First-Choice Signings

July 27, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma are working on multiple deals, but they have to step up their financial efforts to finalize them. The Giallorossi have opened talks to acquire Sardar Azmoun, but they must improve their offer to convince his club to sell him. The same goes for Granit Xhaka and Eldor Shomurodov. Alexander Sorloth could emerge as an alternative later on if they could not get their main targets.

Roma on the Cusp of Signing Top-Class Premier League Midfielder

July 24, 2021 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma boss Jose Mourinho is one step away from completing a long-anticipated move for Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka. As reported by Corriere dello Sport, the Swiss playmaker could team up with the Giallorossi as early as next week to travel with the squad to pre-season training camp in Portugal.

Roma Get Their New Left-Back, Set to Renew Efforts to Sign Xhaka

July 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma have found their new left-back as they have come to terms to acquire Matias Vina from Palmeiras. Director Tiago Pinto confirmed his arrival to some fans. Moreover, they will soon make the final push to acquire Granit Xhaka from Arsenal, who has long been their top target to bolster the midfielder. However, they will have to slightly raise their previous bid.

Roma Yet to Find Agreement with Arsenal for Granit Xhaka

July 18, 2021 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Granit Xhaka's long-awaited move from Arsenal to Roma is all but a foregone conclusion as the Gunners continue to play hardball on the player's price tag. According to Corriere dello Sport, the Premier League giants insist on their €20million valuation while the Giallorossi hope to bring down the price.

Roma Get Boost from Sales, Set to Raise Offers for Priority Signings

July 2, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma quickly identified their top targets to bolster the squad. However, the negotiations have dragged as they could not come to terms with their teams. Some help should soon come from Olympique Marseille, which are closing in on acquiring Cengiz Under and Pau Lopez. The Giallorossi are set to reinvest the money to raise their bids for Wolverhampton's Rui Patricio and Arsenal's Granit Xhaka. Filip Kostic is also on their list.

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

Suspension, Yellow Card and Injury Updates Ahead of Euro Quarter Finals

June 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Euro 2020, Italy, Spain, Switzerland

Just one player will miss the quarterfinals of the Euro due to suspension. Still, it is a major blow to Switzerland, which will face Spain without Granit Xhaka. Several players are in danger of skipping the semifinals as they are one yellow card away from disqualification. The list includes Harry Maguire, Phil Foden, Sergio Busquests, Jordi Alba, and Nicolò Barella. Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne might be able to recover for the Italy game.

Roma to Target Aston Villa Midfielder If They Could Not Sign Xhaka

June 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma do not want to raise their offer for Granit Xhaka and are canvassing the market for possible alternatives. Douglas Luiz is at the top of their short-list, and they have been tracking him for weeks. They would start bidding for the Aston Villa midfielder if they could not reach agreement with Arsenal. They would consider spending a little more for the Brazilian midfielder since he is six years younger than the Swiss international.

Roma Nearing Agreement with Arsenal for Xhaka, Rebuffed for Belotti

June 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino, Transfer Market

Granit Xhaka is inching closer to leaving Arsenal to join Roma as the gap between the offer and the request is now minimal. The Gunners have come down from their initial demands. There is significant momentum towards the completion of the deal. The Giallorossi are confident they will land also Rui Patricio from Wolverhampton, while Torino are playing hardball for Andrea Belotti, so they are eyeing Zenit's Sardar Azmoun.

Roma Make Offers for Torino and Wolves Mainstays, Hopeful on Xhaka

June 8, 2021 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino, Transfer Market

Roma are looking to renovate their backbone and are trying to complete three transfers early in the window. They are pushing to sign Andrea Belotti, Rui Patricio and Granit Xhaka, however Torino, Wolverhampton and Arsenal have rejected their initial bids. They are hoping the players, who are all keen on joining them, will pressure their respective clubs to force their way out. Sardar Azmoun is an alternative for the front-line.

Granit Xhaka Pours Gasoline on Roma Links With Latest Mourinho Comments

May 30, 2021 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Roma, Serie A

Granit Xhaka has fueled speculations about his potential switch to Roma amid Jose Mourinho's growing interest in the Arsenal midfielder's services. Currently away on international duty with Switzerland, the 28-year-old star has spoken fondly of the Portuguese manager.

Roma Open Talks to Sign Arsenal Midfielder Coveted by José Mourinho

May 27, 2021 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

José Mourinho wants to bolster the Roma midfield with at least one more piece, and the management is trying to acquire Grant Xhaka from Arsenal. The two teams are still far apart in the negotiation: the Gunners have put a €25M price tag on the Swiss international, while the Giallorossi are offering €10/12M plus add-ons.

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