The transfer market never sleeps, especially when individuals begin to rise in stature.
At Roma, this is evident: performances are raising the value of more than one player and, inevitably, attracting interest from major European clubs.
The first name on the agenda remains Manu Koné, but any real evaluation will be postponed until after the World Cup. But the issue that’s really heating up the Giallorossi transfer market is the one surrounding Wesley.
The Brazilian has gone from an ambitious gamble to an international certainty in just a few months.
He won over Ancelotti, earned Gasperini’s trust, and is now on Pep Guardiola’s radar.
His debut goal against Bologna was just the starting point: from then on, his consistent performances opened the doors to the Seleção and justified the Friedkins’ summer investment, which had put €30 million on the table to snatch him from Flamengo.
Today, Manchester City are reportedly ready to offer up to €50 million. A significant figure, especially considering the player’s personal history, where just five years ago he supplemented his salary by working as a parking attendant at his mother’s restaurant. Stories that football still tells.
Despite the English interest, Roma’s position is clear: Wesley is not on the market.
Indeed, the club is thinking ahead and considering the idea of further strengthening its flanks, especially now that the Brazilian has established himself as a stable presence on the left. With this in mind, the summer plan is taking shape.
The first name on Gasperini’s list is Marco Palestra, who developed under his guidance in Bergamo and has truly exploded at Cagliari. A profile the coach knows perfectly, but it represents a complex operation, both in terms of evaluation and competition.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the option of Bernasconi, also owned by Atalanta, is more likely. Contacts with his entourage were already established in January, a sign of concrete interest and negotiations that could quickly rekindle in the coming months.
