Alright, folks, Roma’s search for a striker just got absolutely brutalized, and it’s a familiar story of losing out on top talent. After the Giallorossi thought they had Crysencio Summerville in the bag from West Ham for €50m, Simone Inzaghi’s Al-Hilal came in today with a reported €80m proposal. They didn’t just outbid Roma, they *tripled* the 24-year-old’s salary, convincing him to join the Saudi Pro League. Can you believe that?
This isn’t even the first time Roma has been left high and dry on their hunt to complete their trident attack. They already lost out on Mason Greenwood, who went to Fenerbahce. Now, coach Gian Piero Gasperini and his squad are forced to start from scratch again, looking down their list of candidates for a new option. And if you thought Alejandro Garnacho was a possibility, forget about it. He’s on the verge of a loan move to Aston Villa from Chelsea, with an obligation to buy. So, yeah, the striker pool is getting shallow real fast for Roma.
Now, the focus shifts to a new batch of names: Antonio Nusa, Diego Moreira, and Andreas Schjelderup. Sky Sport Italia says Nusa is next on the radar. This 21-year-old Norway international from RB Leipzig is already being chased by a ton of clubs, like Arsenal, Newcastle United, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Napoli. Good luck with that! His asking price is already around €45m. Then there’s Moreira, who represented Belgium at the World Cup and turns 22 next month. He’s considered a more realistic option, despite Chelsea still holding first refusal after selling him to RC Strasbourg in 2024. Last season, Moreira was solid, bagging five goals and nine assists in 42 competitive games. Roma’s original €30m offer was rejected, with the asking price now closer to €50m.
Finally, Andreas Schjelderup, another Norway international who just turned 22, popped up in the last 24 hours. He actually competes with Nusa for a starting spot! Benfica bought him from Nordsjaelland in 2023, and his contract runs until June 2028. The big problem? Premier League giants like Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are already on his tail, and Benfica reportedly wants a whopping €80m for him. That’s simply impossible for the Giallorossi. So, after getting out-muscled on Summerville, Roma faces another uphill battle trying to land any of these guys. Gasperini has his work cut out for him trying to find a forward that doesn’t break the bank or get snatched up by a bigger bidder. What a mess.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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