Roma monitoring Djiku and Cresswell as defensive additions

Roma is accelerating its defensive transfer window. With Daniele Ghilardi now one step away from wearing the Giallorossi jersey—the agreement with Verona is in the final stages of finalizing—the R...

Roma monitoring Djiku and Cresswell as defensive additions
Roma monitoring Djiku and Cresswell as defensive additions

Roma is accelerating its defensive transfer window.

With Daniele Ghilardi now one step away from wearing the Giallorossi jersey—the agreement with Verona is in the final stages of finalizing—the Roman club is already eyeing a second signing to complete its defense.

The arrival of the 2003-born player won’t be the only one: new coach Gian Piero Gasperini has requested at least two center-backs, also considering the absence of Evan Ndicka, who will be playing in the Africa Cup of Nations with the Ivory Coast between December and January.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, among the players being monitored by sporting director Massara are Charlie Cresswell, a center-back from Toulouse, and Alexander Djiku, currently playing for Fenerbahçe.

The latter’s contract expires in 2026 and, after a season as a starter, has fallen out of new manager José Mourinho’s plans. Roma is closely monitoring his situation, ready to make a move should a move open up.

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