Matteo Ruggeri’s agent, Tullio Tinti, has confirmed the defender will remain at Atlético Madrid this summer despite interest from Italian clubs Roma and Fiorentina.
Santiago Castro will undergo medical tests with Roma tomorrow after a €35m agreement with Bologna, while Inter have secured a verbal agreement with John Stones.
Santiago Castro received a hero’s welcome from approximately 300 Roma supporters upon arriving in the Italian capital for his medical. The Argentine striker is one of four players scheduled for examinations on Tuesday.
Italian football faces administrative turmoil as technical director Paolo Maldini considers resignation over the controversial candidacy of Andrea Pirlo for the national team job.
Roma and Bologna have reached a €35m agreement for striker Santiago Castro. The Argentine forward is set to join the Giallorossi as Artem Dovbyk moves to Bologna on loan.
Roma remain determined to sign Antonio Nusa despite RB Leipzig demanding €55m for the Norway international. With only 37 days left in the transfer window, the Serie A side are assessing alternatives including Cologne’s El Mala.
Roma have opened direct negotiations with Bologna over a potential deal for striker Santiago Castro, pivoting from their failed €35m approach for Club Brugge forward Niccolo Tresoldi.
Serie A side Roma have reportedly set their sights on Fulham winger Oscar Bobb only six months since he left Manchester City, despite the Norway international struggling for form in England.