Rome Transfer Market: Another Push for Luis Henrique After the Sensational Failure of the Oosterwolde Deal

A dramatic twist in the transfer market for Roma: the deal to bring Jayden Oosterwolde to Italy has surprisingly fallen through at the last minute. The Giallorossi decided against signing him after his physical, which revealed a muscle injury that could sideline the player for two to four months.

To salvage the deal, Roma had asked Fenerbahçe for a significant discount to proceed with the signing anyway, but the Turkish club refused, prompting the Roman side to call off the deal entirely—even though the Dutch player had already arrived in the city, ready to begin his Serie A adventure.

Now Roma is scrambling to find another winger: according to Sky, they have their sights set on Jan Thilo Kehrer, who is leaving 1860 Munich, and Morato of Nottingham Forest. But keep an eye out for a renewed interest in Inter’s Luis Henrique, who could become a hot prospect in the final days of the transfer window. Inter are always open to selling the player, and talks between the two clubs could resume soon.

As for Morato, the Giallorossi had already begun actively monitoring him in recent hours. The Brazilian defender, born in 2001, who came up through the youth systems of Portuguesa and São Paulo before moving to Europe, has made a name for himself at Nottingham Forest, where he has racked up over sixty appearances in two seasons. Physical, aggressive, and strong in the air, he was initially viewed as a reinforcement for the central defense, but his tactical versatility could make him useful in other roles as well. His market value is around 15 million euros, a figure considered affordable by Roma’s management.

It’s not just wingers: Roma is also active in midfield. According to *La Gazzetta dello Sport*, the Giallorossi have entered the race for Franck Kessie, a former Atalanta and Milan midfielder who is currently a free agent following his stint in Saudi Arabia. Juventus is also interested in the player and has already submitted a two-year offer with an option for a third year at 3.5 million euros per season. Roma, however, has a key advantage: Gian Piero Gasperini, who brought Kessie to the top level in Bergamo, and can also offer the Ivorian midfielder the stage of the Champions League. The player is expected to make a decision in the coming days.