Stop everything! Sporting defender could join Roma... for €15m | OneFootball

Iván Fresneda could be on his way out of Sporting in this transfer window, according to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport. Roma have the right-back on their radar and have already made exploratory contacts to assess the possibility of signing the Spain Under-21 international in the coming weeks.

According to the same publication, the SAD led by Frederico Varandas is not closing the door on a potential transfer and would be willing to negotiate the player’s sale - who was selected against Monaco - for a fee of around €15 million, even though the wing-back is under contract with the Lions until June 2028 and is protected by an €80 million release clause.

The giallorossi’s interest comes after Zeki Çelik’s unexpected departure to Juventus. The move of the Turkey international forced the Italian capital club to look for a new solution for the right side of the defense, a position Gian Piero Gasperini wants to strengthen before the start of the season.

Before turning their attention to Fresneda, the Roma officials tried to secure the signing of Israel Reyes, even submitting an offer to Club América. However, the Mexican club reportedly rejected the bid because they considered the amount offered to be below their financial demands.

Iván Fresneda - valued at €15 million - made 39 appearances for Sporting this season: 23 in Liga Portugal, 10 in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup and another in the Super Cup.

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