On Thursday, Corriere dello Sport reported West Ham are now pushing hard to sign AS Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini.
The Italian is on his way out of the Italian side, as his current contract runs out in the summer of 2026 and there’s been no sign of a renewal being on offer.
Today’s Corriere dello Sport reports the temptation of London can prove to be attractive for Pellegrini and his family – more so than the idea of playing in Saudi Arabia. That is why a move to West Ham is a clear possibility.
The newspaper report that the Hammers are insisting on closing a deal for the 29-year-old quickly, as Roma are now desperate to sell the player.
Pellegrini’s exit from the Stadio Olimpico will help the Giallorossi save up to €10m gross. This will help them steer clear of any potential Financial Fair Play sanctions.
Manager Gian Piero Gasperini is not keen on making the Italy international a major part of his squad. With the ‘relationship deteriorating’ between the two parties, and divorce said to be close, the club captain is giving a transfer to West Ham serious thought.
Pellegrini recently had nose surgery and hasn’t been training with the group.