Roma chiefs have cranked up their spending power as they chase two major midfield targets for boss Gian Piero Gasperini. The Italian giants bumped their bid for Palmeiras ace Richard Rios to a whopping 30 million euros while keeping talks alive with French outfit Lens over Naim Al-Ainawi. Sky Sport Italia confirms the Giallorossi tabled 25 million guaranteed cash plus another 5 million through add-ons for the Brazilian star. The bumped-up package edges closer to what Palmeiras brass demand for their prized midfielder. Roma bigwigs refuse to back down from their double pursuit as they rebuild their engine room.
Gasperini has made midfield reinforcement his top priority since taking charge at the Stadio Olimpico. Club executives continue hammering out details with Lens officials over Al-Ainawi while keeping one eye on rival suitors circling both players. The Roma hierarchy plans to wrap up whichever deal moves fastest before competitors can muscle their way into negotiations. Time pressure mounts as the new campaign approaches and Gasperini demands fresh faces to execute his tactical blueprint. Both signings would represent major coups for a club determined to return among European elite.
Gasperini has made midfield reinforcement his top priority since taking charge at the Stadio Olimpico. Club executives continue hammering out details with Lens officials over Al-Ainawi while keeping one eye on rival suitors circling both players. The Roma hierarchy plans to wrap up whichever deal moves fastest before competitors can muscle their way into negotiations. Time pressure mounts as the new campaign approaches and Gasperini demands fresh faces to execute his tactical blueprint. Both signings would represent major coups for a club determined to return among European elite.
