Report Roma target Mikautadze to replace Abraham | OneFootball

According to Il Corriere dello Sport, Lyon striker Georges Mikautadze is among the ‘most intriguing’ Roma transfer targets to replace Tammy Abraham.

Roma have targeted Lyon centre forward Mikautadze to replace Abraham, who is on the verge of joining Besiktas on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy.

Roma target Mikautadze

Roma forward Tammy Abraham enters the pitch during the Italian Serie A football match between AS Roma and Lazio on April 6, 2024 at the Olympic stadium in Rome. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Lyon have been relegated to France’s second division due to financial issues and even if their request for Mikautadze is €30m, Roma reportedly hope to secure the striker’s services for circa €20m.

The Georgia international has scored 17 goals in 47 appearances with Lyon.

Roma moves in midfield and defence

DECINES-CHARPIEU, FRANCE – APRIL 10: Georges Mikautadze of Olympique Lyonnais during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Olympique Lyonnais and Manchester United at OL Stadium on April 10, 2025 in Decines-Charpieu, France. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Gian Piero Gasperini is also seeking midfield reinforcements, and Corriere dello Sport confirms Brighton’s Matt O’Riley is open to moving to the Stadio Olimpico, although the Giallorossi must reach an agreement with the English club.

As for the right-wing-back position, Flamengo’s Wesley is too expensive as the Brazilian club value their defender at €25m-30m.

Therefore, the Giallorossi have already opened preliminary talks with Cagliari for Nadir Zortea, who costs circa €10m.