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Roma have reportedly made a significant breakthrough in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid forward Giacomo Raspadori.<\/strong><\/p>\n Roma added Raspadori to their January shortlist as Gian Piero Gasperini looks to strengthen his attacking ranks mid-season.<\/p>\n Although Evan Ferguson is now impressing at Roma, speculation regarding his future continues to do the rounds.<\/p>\n Now, Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla has reported that Raspadori has said yes to Roma, his decision coming within\u00a0the last 48 hours.<\/p>\n The Italy international joined Atletico Madrid from Napoli in summer, but he has struggled for game time at the Spanish capital club.<\/p>\n Raspadori joined Los Colchoneros from Napoli in August on a five-year contract, with Italian media reporting a total fee of \u20ac26million.<\/p>\n Since arriving in Spain, however, he has struggled to secure starts under Diego Simeone and has made only one league start.<\/p>\n That lack of minutes has prompted Atletico to consider offers in January, with loan and permanent solutions both discussed.<\/p>\n With Raspadori reportedly giving the green light to Roma, the next step is for the Giallorossi to engage in talks with Atletico.<\/p>\n It is thought that Roma would look to sign Raspadori on loan with an option to buy or an obligation tied to certain objectives.<\/p>\n English club West Ham also want Raspadori, according to reports, but it looks as though Roma are now his priority destination.<\/p>\n West Ham are close to losing Niclas Fullkrug to Milan, so they will need reinforcements of their own.<\/p>\n Raspadori could potentially become Gian Piero Gasperini\u2019s first attacking reinforcement, but Roma aren\u2019t looking to stop there.<\/p>\n Gasperini\u2019s priority remains Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee, and a double deal could be on the cards, according to Pedulla.<\/p>\n Zirkzee and Raspadori both have the coach\u2019s approval, as Roma explore multiple routes to strengthen.<\/p>\n The Giallorossi have been linked with a host of other forwards over the past few weeks.<\/p>\n Fiorentina\u2019s Albert Gudmundsson is on Roma\u2019s radar, while Everton striker Beto and Genoa\u2019s Jeff Ekhator are also potential options for Gasperini.<\/p>\n With Roma firmly in Scudetto contention, sitting three points off the Serie A summit, news of their proactive striker search will be music to fans\u2019 ears.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nGiacomo Raspadori gives Roma the green light<\/h2>\n
Roma still working on Joshua Zirkzee amid other options<\/h2>\n