In the end, neither was able to convince Roma. Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Roma will not sign either of Jack Rodwell or Marcel Buchel – both of whom are free agents and spent the last few days on trial at the club. Gianluca Mancini has, reportedly, convinced Paulo Fonseca of his ability to “fill-in” in the midfield as the Giallorossi will not dip into the free agent market despite their emergency injury situation.