AS Roma Eyes Attacking Talent for 2025-26 Season

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AS Roma is reportedly pursuing several attacking wide players for the upcoming 2025-26 season, with names like Claudio Echeverri, Dorgeles Nene, Fabio Silva, and Antonio Nusa on their radar.

The Giallorossi have already made substantial investments this summer, overhauling their squad to align with the strategic vision of their new coach, Gian Piero Gasperini.

Reports from Corriere dello Sport indicate that Gasperini, formerly of Atalanta, is urging sporting director Frederic Massara to secure a player for a crucial, specific role.

This sought-after player is a wide forward capable of dribbling past opponents, essential for Gasperini to fully implement his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation.

Claudio Echeverri: A Primary Target

Claudio Echeverri of Manchester City
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 22: Claudio Echeverri #30 of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Manchester City FC and Al Ain FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 22, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Claudio Echeverri appears to be Roma`s top priority. The young Manchester City talent is available for a loan spell and is rumored to have declined a transfer to Girona.

A potential deal might involve a loan with an option to buy for Roma, coupled with a counter-option for Manchester City.

Additional prospects include Dorgeles Nene, a 22-year-old Malian international winger from Red Bull Salzburg, who was also reportedly a target for Bologna earlier this summer.

Dorgeles Nene of FC Salzburg
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA – OCTOBER 23: Dorgeles Nene of FC Salzburg during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between FC Salzburg and GNK Dinamo at Stadion Salzburg on October 23, 2024 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Jasmin Walter/Getty Images)

Having contributed 15 goals and nine assists last season, Nene could potentially join Roma on a loan agreement.

More costly alternatives under consideration are Julio Enciso from Brighton & Hove Albion, Antonio Nusa from RB Leipzig, and the versatile forward Fabio Silva.

While Fabio Silva might not be available for a loan, his transfer fee could be as low as €15 million, especially given his contract with Wolves is set to expire at the end of the current season.

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