Roma pivot to Sunderland’s Adingra as Nusa pursuit stalls
Italian publication Leggo reports that Roma are targeting Simon Adingra, with Sunderland valuing the player at €35 million, as they seek to address their attacking wing needs.
Roma are advancing plans to sign Sunderland winger Simon Adingra, positioning him as a viable alternative to their primary transfer target, Nusa. The move follows reported unsuccessful attempts by the Giallorossi to secure Marcus Greenwood and James Summerville, highlighting the club’s urgent requirement for an attacking winger.
According to the Italian publication Leggo, Adingra is viewed as a more realistic option for the club compared to Nusa. The report describes Nusa as manager Gian Piero Gasperini’s “forbidden dream,” although this attribution contains a factual inconsistency, as Gasperini is the manager of Atalanta rather than Roma.
Sunderland reportedly value Adingra at €35 million. The winger spent the previous season on loan at Monaco, a stint that may have bolstered his profile as the club looks to strengthen its squad for the upcoming campaign.
The pursuit of Adingra comes as Roma’s transfer market activity continues beyond the acquisition of Castro. The club’s focus on the left flank suggests a strategic shift to address specific tactical deficiencies identified during the previous season.
While the €35 million valuation provides a clear financial benchmark, it remains a reported figure from Sunderland and has not been confirmed as a final asking price or an agreed sum between the parties.
