The AS Roma, initially interested in Jadon Sancho as an offensive recruit, reviewed its plans and now turns to Jonathan Rowe, wingman of the Olympique de Marseille. This decision, reported by the Gazzetta dello Sport, follows the remoteness of the negotiations concerning Sancho, whose high salary complicated any operation. Rowe, originally considered a B plan, has now become Roma’s offensive priority, attracted by its dynamism, its ability to create differences and its convincing performance during its first season under the Marseille jersey. OM, although wishing to retain this promising talent, will have to decide whether to accept an offer before the end of the mercato, given the importance that Roberto De Zerbi attaches to Rowe in his offensive device.

At the same time, AS Monaco could lose Denis Zakaria in the last days of mercato. The Monegasque club is in advanced negotiations with Al-Ahli for the transfer of the Swiss midfielder, an interest confirmed by the discussions between the leaders of the two clubs and the player himself. Zakaria, who arrived in Monaco in 2023 after passages to Mönchengladbach, the Juventus and Chelsea, established itself as a key element of the workforce, thanks to its physical power, defensive impact and its ability to project forward. His departure would represent a major loss for Monaco, which aspires to compete with OM and other major Ligue 1 clubs for a European qualification.

The situation in Zakaria poses a financial dilemma for Monaco, which must choose between keeping a significant player at the risk of seeing him leave for free later, or accepting Al-Ahli’s offer. The future of Zakaria is therefore one of the most burning issues of the summer mercato, and its departure could have a significant impact on Monaco’s sporting ambitions. This situation comes as the club positions itself as a direct competitor of OM in the race for Europe, stressing the importance of maintaining a quality workforce.