Daniele Ghilardi
Rome, Italy – December 29, 2025: Daniele Ghilardi of A.S. Roma seen in action during the Serie A Enilive 2025-2026 football match between AS Roma vs Genoa CFC at Olympic Stadium.
Earlier this week, Sport Witness covered details behind Newcastle United’s interest in AS Roma’s Daniele Ghilardi.
The defender has started to impress for the Italian side in recent weeks after a slow start to life in Rome. He’s become a regular under Gian Piero Gasperini, showcasing a willingness to adapt to the system.
This was making the Giallorossi consider him as a first-choice over the more experienced Mario Hermoso. Amidst all of this, Gazzetta dello Sport mentioned Newcastle United as a suitor.
Now, more has emerged about what it will take for the Magpies to sign the 23-year-old.
Newcastle United need significant funds for Ghilardi
RomaGiallorossa have a detailed report about the defender, who joined Roma from Hellas Verona in the summer.
They believe Newcastle United are likely to constantly monitor the player. That is seen as standard procedure from Premier League clubs, who move slowly and make formal offers when they’re certain about a player.
There is an indication that other English sides may also be interested in Ghilardi.
That is probably put out to suggest that Newcastle United need significant funds to sign the player. The Italian’s contract at Roma expires in 2030, which is likely to help the Giallorossi in the hunt for a big fee.
Besides, Gasperini’s side have a policy in place where they won’t sell their players unless major amounts are offered.
Ghilardi likely to improve further
Daniele Ghilardi
Rome, Italy 25th January 2026: Daniele Ghilardi of AS Roma during the Serie A 2025-26 football match between AS ROMA vs AC MILAN at the Olimpico Stadium
It’s possible that the centre-back grows further in the next few weeks. He was quite highly rated at Verona and many saw him as one of the best young defenders in Serie A. He also shone for Italy U21s at the European Championships last year.
While he started slow, that was mainly because of an adaptation period to Gasperini’s system. Not every player can come in and make an impact under him.
Ghilardi has seen that as a learning curve, which says a lot about his maturity.
Now, the key for him should be to maintain consistency. That will only help in earning a potential switch to Newcastle United or any other club.