Roma accelerate talks with Gian Piero Gasperini for the managerial role | OneFootball

Roma have accelerated talks with Atalanta’s Gian Piero Gasperini for their managerial position (h/t La Gazzetta dello Sport).

They have endured a tumultuous season marked by several managerial changes. Daniele de Rossi was sacked in September before being replaced by Ivan Juric.

However, Juric’s tenure ended two months later due to the stagnant results, with Roma appointing Claudio Ranieri as his successor.

Roma’s fortunes have changed under Ranieri. They have maintained an unbeaten streak in Serie A since late December.

They have won four league games on the trot and are currently seventh in the league table, only four points off the final Champions League spot.

Ranieri inspired Roma to an impressive victory against Porto in the Europa League knockout play-off round before losing to Athletic Bilbao in the last 16.

His contract at Stadio Olimpico expires this summer, and Roma have identified Gasperini as the ideal candidate to lead their project.

Gasperini has become one of the most influential managers in Europe following his success at Atalanta.

He has transformed La Dea into one of the top teams in Italy, leading them to the Europa League glory last year.

Atalanta are also competing for Scudetto this season, trailing leaders Inter Milan by six points in third place.

Roma are preparing a five-year contract for Gasperini, who has been in charge at Atalanta since 2016.

With Gasperini also being monitored by Juventus, Roma have shortlisted alternative options.

They are keeping tabs on Turkey head coach Vincenzo Montella and ex-Lazio boss Maurizio Sarri.