Which players do Roma need to sign in January?

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Jan 1, 2026 11:00 AM ET

Gian Piero Gasperini has demanded attacking reinforcements for his Roma side in January, but the Giallorossi will also be looking for new faces at the back and in central midfield.

Giacomo Raspadori and Joshua Zirkzee are Roma’s priority targets in attack this month.

Roma’s primary options in attack

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 04: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on December 04, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

The Manchester United forward is Gasp’s priority, but the Red Devils are unwilling to let him leave in the coming days as they’ll be short of options up front until mid-January due to injury and AFCON duty.

Zirkzee is open to joining Roma, and the Serie A side are determined to secure his services on loan with an option to buy.

Raspadori is another long-time Gasperini target, and yet again, club-to-club negotiations have already started.

Roma’s options in defence and midfield

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 24: Radu Dragusin of Tottenham Hotspur applauds the fans after the team’s victory in the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Tottenham Hotspur and AZ at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 24, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

The Italian forward has been struggling with playing time this season and could return to Italy after just six months from his permanent transfer from Napoli.

Sky Sport Italia and Gazzetta report that Roma will be looking for a central defender as well, and both Italian media claim that Tottenham ‘s Radu Dragusin is on the Giallorossi’s agenda.

Axel Disasi has also been linked with a move to the Stadio Olimpico, while Morten Frendrup is seen as a possible reinforcement in central midfield as Gasperini will be looking to boost his options in the middle of the park this month.

Surely, the Giallorossi will be quite busy in the January transfer window as they aim for Champions League qualification for the first time since 2018.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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