Roma push for Gittens and Leweling after blocking Koné's Chelsea move
Roma are actively working on reinforcements in attack, with Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens and VfB Stuttgart's Jamie Leweling both on their radar. The Giallorossi are also holding firm on Manu Koné, rejecting an approach from Chelsea for the French midfielder. Koné, who joined Roma from Borussia Mönchengladbach, has attracted Premier League interest but the club view him as a key part of their project. Roma appear to be reshaping their squad this window, looking to add pace and goals in wide areas while protecting their midfield core.
Read the full story at football-italia.netRoma are showing a clear two-pronged strategy in this window: reinforce the wide attacking positions with dynamic, young wingers, and resist outside pressure to sell one of their prized midfield assets. Holding onto Koné signals a sporting project built around continuity rather than a fire-sale, while targets like Gittens and Leweling fit the profile of players who can thrive in Gasperini's system. The decision to block Chelsea underlines Roma's growing confidence in their negotiating position, even with Premier League clubs circling.
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