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Roma have an agreement in place for Evan Ferguson’s loan move from Brighton and remain in talks for Wesley and Richard Rios.

Roma are close to signing Brighton striker Ferguson on loan, sources with direct knowledge of the matter tell me.

Roma agreement with Brighton for Ferguson

DUBLIN, IRELAND – MARCH 23: Evan Ferguson of Republic of Ireland celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League B/C Play-offs Second Leg match between Republic of Ireland and Bulgaria at Aviva Stadium on March 23, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

The Giallorossi have an agreement in place with the Premier League side and are now fixing all the final details before formally completing the transfer.

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 30: Evan Ferguson of Brighton & Hove Albion shoots during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool at Amex Stadium on October 30, 2024 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Roma had considered other options in attack, including Nikola Krstović, but Lecce’s €30m asking price convinced the Giallorossi to look elsewhere for attacking reinforcements.

Roma ongoing talks for Wesley and Rios

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 28: Richard Rios #8 of Palmeiras controls the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between SE Palmeiras and Botafogo FR at Lincoln Financial Field on June 28, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Currently, Roma prefer focusing their investments on midfield and wing-backs, and it’s no coincidence that talks for Rios (Palmeiras) and Wesley (Flamengo) are progressing.

Roma want to cement their lead over other clubs interested in the pair and aim to finalise the Rios deal in the coming days to give Gian Piero Gasperini his first reinforcement in the middle of the park.