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Roma Taking a Look at Some Future Malen Deputies
TL;DR
Roma is exploring options for a backup to Donyell Malen, with Gianluca Scamacca being a key target. Other candidates like Robinio Vaz and Evan Ferguson are not viable, while Artem Dovbyk is likely leaving due to injury issues.
Key points
- Roma is looking for a backup for Donyell Malen.
- Gianluca Scamacca is a primary target for the role.
- Robinio Vaz and Evan Ferguson are not suitable options.
- Artem Dovbyk is likely leaving due to injury.
- Scamacca has a contract with Atalanta until 2027.
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Roma Taking a Look at Some Future Malen Deputies
Donyell Malen has been going like gangbusters since joining and will continue to lead the line for the foreseeable future, but Roma will also need a reliable deputy. Robinio Vaz is too raw, Evan Ferguson won’t be retained, and Artem Dovbyk is on his way out after missing months due to a thigh injury this campaign.
According to Tuttomercatoweb, Gian Piero Gasperini remains a big fan of Gianluca Scamacca. He has tallied 14 goals and 3 assists in 37 appearances this campaign while splitting duties with Nenad Krstovic. He’s under contract until 2027, but with an option. Atalanta spent €30M for him three years ago. His price tag is still pretty much the same.
Scamacca spent time at the Roma youth academy but left very early, signing for PSV when he was only 16. He had his most productive spells at Sassuolo before crashing and burning at West Ham and bouncing back at Atalanta, although an ACL tear derailed him in April 2024.
Q&A
Who is Gianluca Scamacca and why is Roma interested in him?
Gianluca Scamacca is a forward currently playing for Atalanta, known for his 14 goals this season, and Roma is interested due to his past connection with the club and his potential as a reliable deputy for Donyell Malen.
What are the current challenges facing Roma's forward lineup?
Roma's forward lineup is challenged by the inexperience of Robinio Vaz, the departure of Evan Ferguson, and Artem Dovbyk's injury issues, necessitating the need for a dependable backup.
What is Gianluca Scamacca's contract situation with Atalanta?
Gianluca Scamacca is under contract with Atalanta until 2027, but there is an option that could affect his future transfer possibilities.
