Roma have shown significant interest in onboarding Mats Hummels on a free but need Chris Smalling to depart first to open un room.

World Cup Winner Hummels Finds New Suitor in Italy

Borussia Dortmund hero Mats Hummels parted with the club at the end of last month, and has surprisingly caught the attention of several Italian teams. Inter, Roma, Napoli, Milan and newly-promoted Como have all been linked to the World Cup winner, with Bologna the latest club in the mix.
Napoli are rivaling Roma in the fray to sign Mats Hummels on a free. The Partenopei want multiple defensive reinforcements.

Scudetto Champions Inter Among Candidates to Sign Hummels

Mats Hummels left Borussia Dortmund earlier last month having played his final match for the club in the UEFA Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid. The free agent is now a transfer target for several top clubs, with European dark horses Bayer Leverkusen and several Serie A sides emerging as potential destinations.
Napoli are rivaling Roma in the fray to sign Mats Hummels on a free. The Partenopei want multiple defensive reinforcements.

Napoli Also Considering Pursuing Seasoned Roma Target

Napoli are rivaling Roma in the fray to sign Mats Hummels on a free. The Partenopei want multiple defensive reinforcements and can’t spend big for all of them. They are also after Mario Hermoso, who’s in the same situation. The veteran is buying time to assess his options.