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Some time soon, the 'S' in AS Roma may no longer stand for Sportiva, but for Sassuolo.
Multiple Neroverdi players are being linked with Roma this summer, not least because their current manager, Eusebio Di Francesco, is expected to take over at the Olimpico. Recent reports suggested the deal to bring their former player EDF back to Roma had hit a stumbling block, as Sassuolo are demanding his release clause is met in full. This has led to other names from further afield being linked to the job, such as Unai Emery of PSG, ex-France boss Laurent Blanc, and Thomas Tuchel, who recently left Borussia Dortmund. If Di Francesco does return to Roma as a manager, it is likely that some Sassuolo players will follow him. Whoever takes charge though, we could still expect to see these current Sassuolo players at Roma next season: Lorenzo Pellegrini Former Roma Primavera captain Pellegrini was sold to Sassuolo two seasons ago, with Roma maintaining a buyback clause on the midfielder. Sassuolo's director general Giovanni Carnevali confirmed in May that Roma will exercise that clause, having wanted to do so in January. Pellegrini will then either stay and develop at his hometown club, or be sold on for a bigger fee. It was reported that AC Milan were interested in him, but since they signed Franck Kessie from Atalanta last week, they may not feel the need to move for another midfielder. Consequently, and with Roma sporting director Monchi a fan of Pellegrini, we may see Lorenzo playing for Roma in 2017/18. Domenico Berardi Italian U21 forward Berardi is an Inter Milan supporter, and the San Siro club have apparently expressed an interest in him. Despite this, it is reported (by Sportitalia, last week) that he would be willing to come to Roma if his current manager does so too, with the prospect of Champions League football also a strong selling point. EDF has apparently earmarked him as an ideal replacement for Mohamed Salah, who is being linked with Liverpool, as he is a left footed player playing on the right wing. At the age of only 22, he is already his club's all-time leading scorer. Matteo Politano Another former Roma youth player, Politano has been at Sassuolo since 2015. Like Berardi, he is a left-footed right winger. Politano recorded five goals and six assists in Serie A this season, and when quizzed recently on whether he would like to follow EDF to Roma by Rai Sport, he said, "Who wouldn't want that?" Francesco Acerbi Giallorossi Yorkshire linked centre back Acerbi to Roma on 24th May, after he announced he would be leaving the club in the summer. Following those links, the Italian defender was indeed linked with Roma in the press. With the future of Antonio Rudiger unclear, Acerbi may be an ideal signing for Roma - and Roma would be a good club for him, as he looks to play at another level. Gregoire Defrel Roma's January transfer window went by reasonably quietly, with Clement Grenier the sole addition. One name that was frequently linked with Roma during that month was French forward Defrel. The 25-year-old has spent his whole career in Italy, and can play as a central striker or on either wing. Football Italia reported last month that a deal to bring Defrel to Rome may still be on, with Monchi interested in the striker. This season, Edin Dzeko was Roma's sole centre forward, so the club may be looking to quickly add cover in this department, despite Dzeko's outstanding season. It should also be noted that winger Federico Ricci spent the season on loan at Sassuolo from Roma, so if Di Francesco does take over in Rome, it will be interesting to see whether he has ideas for the 23-year-old. He made just 13 starts in all competitions in 2016/17. It is suggested that Di Francesco may already be shaping Roma's transfer window, as he has apparently told the club to keep Edin Dzeko and Diego Perotti, two players who other clubs have shown interest in, but he is apparently keen on working with, according to the Corriere Dello Sport.
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Founder and editor of Giallorossi Yorkshire, who is also a columnist for Roma's official website about the women's team. Categories
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