Roma had identified Richard Rios as their top target for the midfield, but Palmeiras’ demands and the constant back-and-forth have complicated the deal.
The Giallorossi have thus turned to Lens’ Neil El Aynaoui, and are in constant contact with the French club to close the deal as quickly as possible.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, El Aynaoui’s documents have been approved: the player has been authorized to travel in the next few hours to undergo a medical with Roma.
