Roma Eye Move for Inter’s Luis Henrique as Transfer Window Opens
Roma is considering a bid for Inter’s Luis Henrique, according to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio. The Italian club is aiming to strengthen its squad with the 24-year-old Brazilian wide player, who has recently emerged as a potential target.
Inter is open to letting Henrique depart this summer, with a price tag set around €30 million. Currently contracted until June 2030, Henrique receives an annual gross salary of €4.07 million and has attracted interest from several clubs in the Premier League as well.
Roma May Not Prioritize Henrique
Henrique’s flexibility on the pitch appeals to a variety of teams. He can operate as a wingback, a creative winger on either side, or even as an attacking midfielder. Despite his talents, there is a case to be made that Roma does not desperately need his services. The recent signing of Nahuel Molina from Atletico Madrid has addressed their needs on the right-hand side, both in attack and defense.
This situation empowers Roma to potentially negotiate for a more favorable deal. Nevertheless, Inter remains hesitant to sell to a domestic competitor and prefers to transfer Henrique to an English club, where financial demands are often more easily met. Clubs such as Bournemouth and Everton showed interest back in January and may still be considering him as an option.
As reported by Gianluca Di Marzio, Roma are considering making a move for Inter’s Luis Henrique.
The Nerazzurri are open to letting the Brazilian wide man leave this summer and are looking for offers in the region of €30 million.
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The 24-year-old, contracted to remain at San Siro until June 2030 with an annual gross salary of €4.07 million, is also subject to interest from the Premier League.
Roma may not need Henrique
Henrique’s versatility makes him an attractive prospect for many teams. He can play out wide, both as a wingback and a creative winger on either flank, and even as an attacking midfielder down the middle.
However, it can be argued that Roma don’t need him as a priority. The recent arrival of Nahuel Molina from Atletico Madrid means their requirements in both attack and defence out wide will be taken care of on the right-hand side.
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This leaves Roma in a stronger position to negotiate for a better deal, though Inter would not only be reluctant to sell to a league rival, they’d also prefer moving him to England, where clubs would be significantly more amenable to their demands. Bournemouth and Everton, particularly, were keen in January and there were suggestions they could yet be interested.
Anshuman Joshi | GIFN
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