AS Roma Nears Deal for Flamengo’s Wesley in €25m Transfer Push

AS Roma is nearly set to sign Flamengo’s Brazilian right-back Wesley. They have offered €25 million plus extras. Wesley wants the move, but Roma must wait for Flamengo to find a replacement first.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Roma has been interested in 21-year-old Wesley for a while. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini wants him for the right side. Roma’s first offer of €22 million was rejected. Flamengo wanted €25 million. Roma then offered the full amount, meeting Flamengo’s demand. Wesley prefers Roma and said no to Zenit St. Petersburg’s bigger offer. Reports confirm that Roma have agreed personal terms with Wesley, and the move now depends on Flamengo getting another right-back, as they can’t sign foreign players right now.

WHY WESLEY MATTERS TO ROMA

Signing Wesley is important for Roma and their manager Gasperini. Roma finished fifth in Serie A last season, just making it to the Europa League. They want to do better in the league and in Europe next season. Gasperini likes attacking wing-backs, and Wesley can play in defense and midfield. Last season, Wesley had five assists and strong defensive stats in Brazil’s Série A.

WHAT’S AHEAD FOR BOTH CLUBS

Roma wants Wesley to join quickly if the transfer happens. They want to strengthen their defense for the new Serie A season. Their first game is against Bologna, who came ninth last season. Roma was only behind Juventus, the last team to qualify for the Champions League in 4th place.

Flamengo, on the other hand, is third in the Brasileirão and just two points behind Palmeiras, the league leaders. They need to get a new right-back fast if they want to sell Wesley. Their next game is against Atlético Mineiro, a top contender.