Roma close door for Sancho transfer, negotiation for Dovbyk-Gimenez swap ‘not started’

“We are truly happy. We know it will be a long path because there are young players and a coach who is able to give a clear identity. We know it takes time, but we have confidence.”

Roma secured a 1-0 win over Bologna last week in their season debut.

Inevitably, there were two more questions about the transfer market, specifically about Sancho and a potential swap deal with Milan involving Gimenez and Dovbyk.

Massara closes the door to Sancho transfer

“I already discussed this matter [Sancho] last week,” said Massara.

“There’s a motivation issue, which, for us, must be extraordinary to come and play for Roma. I think there’s nothing more to add on this matter.”

Massara had already closed the door to Sancho’s transfer last week, although Gasperini noted that the Englishman had “never said no” to Roma. 

Roma: no negotiations with Milan for now

Lastly, Massara claimed that the Giallorossi had not begun negotiations with Milan for a Dovbyk-Gimenez swap deal.

“I don’t want to contradict Igli, but this negotiation hasn’t started at all,” the Roma director concluded.

“It’s true that there are always surprises in the last 48 hours. Milan and Roma completed a swap deal between Abraham and Saelemaekers last year. Who knows, perhaps it will happen again this year, but as of now, we have our central striker, Dovbyk, and they have Gimenez. Two great strikers who have always scored goals. Dovbyk scored many in his first Serie A season last year.”