Cagliari propose Pavoletti-Defrel swap, Pellgrini wants Roma stay

The transfer market of Roma, while still in its infancy, is beginning to take shape. Gianluca Petrachi wants to thin out the roster and sell some of the unnecessary pieces. One of the names that will leave this summer is Gregoire Defrel, who spent last season on loan at Sampdoria. The Blucerchiati will not exercise their option to buy Defrel, who must now look for a new home. One of the teams interested in the ex-Sassuolo man is Cagliari. The Sardinian side, according to Il Tempo, have proposed a swap deal for Defrel with Leonardo Pavoletti going to Roma. Meanwhile, Lorenzo Pellegrini has drawn interest from Tottenham, however, he prefers to remain with the Giallorossi.