Report: Roma could turn to free agent Zaha to fulfil Gasperini's winger request
According to Football Italia, AS Roma are exploring the option of signing Ivory Coast international Wilfried Zaha, who is currently unattached after leaving Galatasaray. The potential move would address head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's stated need for additional wide attacking options ahead of the new season. Zaha, a proven Premier League performer during his time at Crystal Palace, would bring significant experience to Roma's frontline. The report frames this as a low-cost, high-upside option given Zaha's free agent status, though no agreement has been confirmed.
Read the full story at football-italia.netRoma's reported interest in Wilfried Zaha is a pragmatic move shaped by Gasperini's tactical demands. The Italian coach, known for his attacking systems at Atalanta, typically relies on dynamic wide forwards to stretch defences and create overloads in the final third. Zaha, while no longer at his peak, remains a physically imposing and direct winger capable of beating defenders one-on-one — a profile that could fit Gasperini's approach. The free agent market gives Roma flexibility, but Zaha's inconsistent recent form at Galatasaray raises questions about whether he can rediscover the level that made him one of the Premier League's most feared wingers at Crystal Palace.
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