Roma is looking to the Premier League to strengthen its defense ahead of the upcoming transfer window. Among the players targeted by the Giallorossi management is Maxim De Cuyper , a Belgian full-back currently playing for Brighton. According to a report by the German portal fussball.news.de , the Roman club has expressed interest in the player, considering him a potential addition to Gian Piero Gasperini's squad . Competition and the English club's financial demands, however, would make any negotiations particularly complicated.
Brighton reportedly has no intention of letting De Cuyper go during the January transfer window, especially after their investment last summer. The English club acquired the defender for €25 million and, a few months later, reportedly set a significantly higher valuation to discourage interested clubs. Their asking price is said to have risen as high as €60 million , a figure that represents a significant obstacle for Roma and other contenders for the Belgian's rights.
Roma, AC Milan, and Juventus are challenging the Giallorossi for De Cuyper.
Interest in the Brighton full-back isn't limited to the Roman club. According to reports from Germany, AC Milan and Juventus are also monitoring De Cuyper's situation, evaluating a possible inclusion in the race for the player. Further complicating the situation is the interest of several Premier League clubs , keen to monitor developments surrounding the defender's future.
Another important factor concerns the player's contractual situation, tied to Brighton until June 30, 2030. The long duration of the agreement allows the English club to maintain a position of strength, without any particular need to evaluate a transfer in the short term.
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