Yuri Alberto advances as possible Roma reinforcement | OneFootball

Roma look to Brazil to strengthen their offensive department, setting their sights on Yuri Alberto of Corinthians.

With the need to strengthen the squad ahead of the new season and awaiting the transfers needed to settle the account, new sporting director Frederic Massara is carefully evaluating the profile of the Brazilian centre-forward, who has already been followed by several European clubs in recent transfer sessions, writes Leggo.

Physicality, movement and a sense of goal are the main qualities that make Yuri Alberto an attractive name for European football.

The player grew up in Santos, has already had experience in Europe with Zenit, and in 2022 he returned to his homeland to wear the Timão jersey.

Roma needs to renew the attack, as requested by Gasperini: with Abraham and Dovbyk both at risk, the club is exploring profiles capable of guaranteeing valid alternatives compatible with the coach’s playing system. In this context, Yuri Alberto represents a credible candidate, even if the negotiation will not be simple.

Corinthians values ​​the striker’s price tag at around 20-25 million euros, a figure that could only drop in the event of a structured offer or technical counterparts that the Brazilian club appreciates. Massara considers the cost high, but not out of reach if Roma manages to complete the necessary sales by the end of the month.

The negotiations with Corinthians could come to life in July, when Roma will have greater financial freedom to maneuver. The goal remains to give Gasperini a renewed attack, functional to his style of play and more incisive than last season.