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Roma Eye Tottenham Defender as January Transfers Take Shape

Roma’s January plans are beginning to crystallise, with Tottenham and Transfers intersecting in a way that speaks to urgency and ambition. Credit to La Gazzetta dello Sport, who report that the Giallorossi are determined to strengthen as they chase Champions League qualification, and are casting their net across Europe to do so.

At the centre of the discussion is Radu Dragusin, a defender whose Premier League move has yet to deliver sustained momentum. According to Gazzetta, Dragusin is a top target in defence. The Giallorossi consider signing the ex Genoa and Juventus defender on loan with an option to buy. For Roma, this feels like a calculated gamble, experience regained, potential unlocked.

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Dragusin and Roma’s Defensive Reset

It is reported that Gian Piero Gasperini is an admirer of Dragusin, and the Romania international is tempted to move to the capital to revive his career. From a Tottenham perspective, this rumoured interest raises familiar questions about squad management, patience and development.

Striker Talks Resume After Christmas

La Gazzetta reports that the Giallorossi want to sign four new players next month. Two strikers, ideally Giacomo Raspadori and Joshua Zirkzee, one centre back and, perhaps, one central midfielder. After Christmas, Roma will resume talks with Atletico Madrid directors, trying to agree on favourable conditions to bring Raspadori back to Italy. As for Zirkzee, the Giallorossi are pushing for a loan deal with an option to buy, but Manchester United are still not entirely convinced about parting ways with the Dutchman in the winter transfer window.

Midfield Balance and Long Term Vision

The big target in central midfield is Genoa’s Morten Frendrup. The two clubs might discuss a loan swap deal with Nicolò Pisilli, who would reunite with Daniele De Rossi, a big admirer of the promising Italian midfielder. It is a window defined by intent rather than impulse.

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From a Tottenham supporter’s perspective, this report lands somewhere between concern and sceptical curiosity. Dragusin arrived with promise and pedigree, yet opportunities have been sporadic, and that breeds unease. There is always a fear that letting a player go too early means watching them flourish elsewhere. Roma feels like exactly the sort of club where confidence and continuity could transform a career.

At the same time, loans with options to buy often suit the buying club far more than the seller. Tottenham would need strong safeguards to ensure this does not become another case of value drifting away quietly. The Premier League demands depth, and January rarely offers clean solutions.

There is also a wider frustration among fans about Transfers that feel reactive rather than strategic. If Dragusin leaves, even temporarily, clarity is needed on who steps in and why. Supporters crave a sense that every move fits a long term plan, not short term convenience.

Roma’s ambition is understandable, their Champions League push sharpens every decision. For Tottenham, the hope is that any deal strengthens all parties, not just the narrative in Italy. This is one to watch closely, because outcomes in January often echo well beyond spring.