Roma close to signing free agent Hermoso

Roma are making significant progress in their pursuit of free agent defender Mario Hermoso. The Giallorossi have intensified their efforts to secure the Spanish centre-back, who recently ended his stint with Atletico Madrid.

Gianluca Di Marzio reports that the Italian club has taken crucial steps forward in negotiations with Hermoso. They are now in a strong position to outmanoeuvre Galatasaray, who had previously been frontrunners for the player’s signature. The gap between Hermoso’s wage demands and Roma’s offer has narrowed considerably, with only a minimal difference remaining.

Roma’s interest in Hermoso comes as part of their strategy to bolster their defensive options under manager Daniele De Rossi. The potential arrival of the Spanish defender could provide a significant boost to the team’s backline.

Simultaneously, Roma are working on finalizing Chris Smalling’s transfer to Saudi Arabia. The club is seeking a definitive agreement for the English defender’s departure, which could further necessitate defensive reinforcements.

Interestingly, the possible acquisition of Hermoso does not rule out Roma’s interest in Mats Hummels. The German defender remains a target, especially considering Smalling’s likely exit. Roma appear to be exploring multiple options to strengthen their defence comprehensively.