Roma\u2019s summer recruitment strategy has shifted toward a high-stakes liquidation of assets, with the club identifying Matias Soul\u00e9 as the primary vehicle for generating essential capital. According to Corriere Dello Sport, sporting director Tony D\u2019Amico is navigating a market where departures must precede arrivals to satisfy both technical ambitions and strict financial requirements.<\/p>\n
The sale of Soul\u00e9, the former Juventus attacker, is now viewed as a financial necessity. Roma has reportedly set a valuation of approximately \u20ac35 million for the forward. Because the player\u2019s residual book value stands at \u20ac15.5 million, a deal at that price point would represent a significant plusvalenza\u2014the capital gains that Italian clubs frequently rely on to balance their accounts under UEFA financial sustainability regulations<\/a>.<\/p>\n Negotiations have already moved into an active phase in England. Soul\u00e9\u2019s agent, Martin Guastadisegno, is reportedly holding discussions regarding contract terms with both Sunderland and Fulham<\/a>. The presence of a player\u2019s representative in the United Kingdom often signals that a transfer has progressed beyond preliminary inquiries into the structural details of a potential salary package.<\/p>\n For Roma, the urgency to sell is dictated by a broader need to reinvest in the squad. Corriere Dello Sport indicates that the club is monitoring several targets, including Strasbourg\u2019s Diego Moreira and Manchester United\u2019s Alejandro Garnacho, though the latter remains a prohibitively expensive option. Other names on the radar include Mika Godts and Tresoldi, but any formal bids for these players are contingent on the liquidity generated by the Soul\u00e9 transaction.<\/p>\n The club is taking a similarly firm stance on other high-value assets. Manu Kon\u00e9, who has attracted interest from Manchester United<\/a> following his performances for France, is currently valued at upwards of \u20ac50 million. The Italian publication reports that Roma has signaled this figure as a baseline, suggesting they are unwilling to entertain low-ball offers despite their need for cash flow.<\/p>\n This approach reflects a recurring trend in Serie A, where clubs increasingly act as developmental hubs for the Premier League to navigate the settlement agreements often imposed by European football\u2019s governing body. Roma has historically operated under such constraints, requiring a disciplined ratio of football earnings to player costs.<\/p>\n