Roma Targets Chelsea's Jimmy Gittens After Losing Interest in Antonio Nusa

Jimi Gittens, the Chelsea winger, has entered Roma's attacking targets as coach Gian Piero Gasperini looks to sign a player who excels in playmaking from the left flank, capable of moving into the center to create numerical superiority and apply intense pressure.

According to "Tutto Mercato Web," citing "La Gazzetta dello Sport," Gasperini considers signing a player with these specifications a top priority for Roma during the current transfer window, and he wants to finalize the deal quickly.

Roma has scaled back its interest in Norwegian player Antonio Nusa, as Leipzig continues to evaluate him at around €60 million, a figure the Italian club considers excessive, especially given the financial constraints and a salary cap of approximately €4 million net.

With Nusa's departure, Malek Fofana of Lyon has emerged as a target for Roma, as the French club is demanding around €45 million, while the Giallorossi hope to negotiate a lower fee to finalize the deal.

Roma is keeping an eye on the situation of Jamie Geitens, who joined Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund last year for around €60 million. However, finalizing a deal appears challenging due to the high financial costs involved.

Roma may explore the possibility of signing Gittens on loan if Chelsea is open to this arrangement, while Gasperini continues to await the arrival of a new player, considering the signing essential and his desire to work with his full squad.