Roma Shifts Focus to Lyon’s Malick Fofana Amidst Rodrigo Mora Deal Delays
Serie A club Roma appears to be redirecting its efforts towards securing Lyon’s midfielder Malick Fofana as negotiations for Porto’s Rodrigo Mora face uncertainty. Initial optimism regarding a transfer for Mora has diminished, prompting Roma to identify Fofana as a viable alternative.
According to a report from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the deal for Mora is now in jeopardy, although late intervention from Jorge Mendes could potentially revive negotiations. As of now, however, the situation remains precarious.
Fofana has caught Roma’s attention multiple times over the past few months, particularly as the player expresses a desire to compete in the Champions League next season. Gian Piero Gasperini’s team could seek to acquire him at any moment.
The asking price for Fofana stands at €40 million, a figure that is within Roma’s financial reach. The young talent has garnered interest from various clubs across Europe, including Inter Milan, but he remains a top priority for Roma, positioned above other prospects like Ibrahim Mbaye and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.
For many days, it felt like Serie A side Roma would seal a move for Porto talent Rodrigo Mora. A deal seemed on the verge of completion but it now stalling, which has led to Lyon’s Malick Fofana becoming a concrete option for the Giallorossi.
La Gazzetta dello Sport report that the move for Mora is at risk of falling through. Jorge Mendes’ late intervention can still save it but for now, things aren’t looking great.
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The Belgian has monitored by Roma several times in recent months and he is keen on playing in the Champions League next season. Now, Gian Piero Gasperini’s side can turn to him at any moment.
Fofana would cost €40 million and this is a figure Roma can afford. Fofana has a lot of admirers across Europe and Italy, with Inter also among the list of suitors. But he remains high on the Roman club’s shortlist – higher than Ibrahim Mbaye and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.
Kaustubh Pandey – GIFN
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