Gian Piero Gasperini stated that Jadon Sancho never formally rejected Roma's offer, contradicting press reports of a refusal. The head coach clarified that the Manchester United winger did not turn down the Giallorossi proposal. Roma strengthened their attack with loan signings Evan Ferguson and Leon Bailey during the summer transfer window. The club qualified for the Europa League after finishing fifth last season, missing Champions League football for a seventh straight campaign. Frederic Massara indicated the transfer was stalling due to perceived lack of conditions and player motivation. Eight days remain in the window, leaving time for negotiations to continue.
While Roma's touted move for wantaway forward Jadon Sancho from Manchester United appeared to have stalled, Gian Piero Gasperini has stated that the English winger never actually turned down an offer from the club. Despite reports in the Italian press suggesting Sancho had rejected Roma's approach, the head coach clarified that the Red Devils outcast had not formally refused the Giallorossi's proposal. Roma have been busy in the transfer market this summer, shoring up their forward line with attacking reinforcements,
Gasperini reaffirmed Sancho's stance following Roma's 1-0 victory over Bologna: "Sancho never said no to Roma. "There are eight days left. This is a good team, anyway. As I said before, there's no end to the worst and the best.' Gasperini's comments came after Roma's director of football, Frederic Massara, had previously claimed that the deal was stalling due to the player.
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