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Roma are eyeing a summer move for Brighton midfielder Matt O\u2019Riley, but the Giallorossi\u2019s hands are currently tied due to Financial Fair Play restrictions.<\/p>\n
According to Corriere dello Sport<\/em>, the Danish international has given the green light to discuss terms with the Serie A club, but a deal hinges on Roma generating capital gains before June 30.<\/p>\n O\u2019Riley, 24, reportedly gave his availability to negotiate with Roma following initial contact. The former Celtic star joined Brighton in 2024, but injuries disrupted his debut Premier League season. After ankle surgery in September, he only returned in November and made just one full 90-minute appearance in the league.<\/p>\n Despite those setbacks, his technical ability and tactical versatility remain attractive qualities \u2014 especially to Roma\u2019s new coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who was also interested in bringing O\u2019Riley to Atalanta last summer.<\/p>\n The London-born midfielder has recently drawn interest from Napoli, who were reported to have made a \u20ac30 million bid for him.<\/p>\n Brighton haven’t commented on O\u2019Riley\u2019s situation, and sources in England suggest the club remains open to discussions but is not actively pushing a sale.<\/p>\n With sporting director Ricky Massara now leading Roma\u2019s market activity, the Italian side may look to capitalize on O\u2019Riley\u2019s limited minutes last season and Brighton\u2019s crowded midfield.<\/p>\n Still under contract and having played an important role in Brighton\u2019s final eight games of the season, O\u2019Riley won\u2019t be an easy signing \u2014 unless the price is right.<\/p>\n Roma are currently prioritizing player sales to avoid further FFP sanctions. With a target of around \u20ac50 million in outgoing transfers by the end of June, the club has already begun raising funds.<\/p>\n Monday\u2019s confirmed \u20ac6.5 million sale of Nicola Zalewski to Inter was a first step, but more sales will be needed before Roma can make concrete moves in the market.<\/p>\n According to Corriere dello Sport<\/em>, Roma are expected to turn their full attention to incoming transfers in early July \u2014 once the FFP window closes. Until then, negotiations with O\u2019Riley will remain on hold.<\/p>\n Given the tight timing and financial pressure surrounding Roma\u2019s summer window, a deal for O\u2019Riley may not materialize until January. That could give the player time to establish himself more firmly at Brighton or reignite interest from elsewhere in Serie A.<\/p>\n For now, Roma remain admirers \u2014 and O\u2019Riley remains on standby.<\/p>\n Thinking about betting on Serie A transfers this summer? Visit the best betting apps\u00a0for trusted odds and promotions on player moves, futures, and more.<\/p>\n The post Roma Want Brighton’s Matt O\u2019Riley but Must Sell First to Comply with Financial Fair Play appeared first on FootItalia.com.<\/p>\nIs Matt O’Riley Leaving Brigthon?<\/h2>\n
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