Ekhator, goal against Napoli puts him on the market: top club ready to move | OneFootball

Roma are beginning to plan their strategies for the January transfer window, determined to strengthen the squad and confirm themselves among the league’s leading contenders. Gian Piero Gasperini’s main objective remains the attack, where an addition is needed that can provide presence, quality, and varied solutions in the final third.

Roma, hunting for a striker for January: Zirkzee at the top of the list, but watch out for alternatives

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the club has already set a clear course: act decisively, but without compromising financial balance. The Giallorossi ownership has confirmed full support for the coach, while indicating that any arrivals will need to be offset by departures or loans. The hottest name is Joshua Zirkzee, currently at Manchester United. The former Bologna forward, who is finding little playing time in England, is said to be open to a return to Serie A. Roma are considering a loan until June, a formula that would reduce costs and allow the player to be gradually integrated into Gasperini’s setup. The Dutch striker views the move favorably, also with the 2026 World Cup in mind, where he aims to carve out a place in the Oranje squad.

But Roma are not stopping at Zirkzee. Two profiles from Ligue 1 intrigue the management: Folarin Balogun, currently at Monaco and looking for a new technical project, and Lucas Stassin, a Saint-Étienne talent voted the best young player in the French league. Both represent a significant but sustainable investment in the medium term. In Italy, the spotlight remains on Jeff Ekhator, Genoa’s 2006-born prospect, one of the most interesting talents on the national scene. Gasperini knows him well and values him for his maturity and potential.

Andrea Alati

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