Roma have reportedly found their reinforcement in defence, as negotiations are progressing with free agent Nikola Maksimovic.
Jose Mourinho made it clear he wanted a new centre-back to bolster the squad, especially after Marash Kumbulla’s injury, and back-to-back defeats against Udinese and Ludogorets raised alarm bells.
According to multiple sources including Sportitalia and La Gazzetta dello Sport, talks are in full swing with former Genoa centre-back Maksimovic.
The transfer window is closed, but clubs can still sign free agents.
The 30-year-old had been linked with a move to Turkey, but is now said to be close to a deal with the Giallorossi instead.
A Serbia international with 25 senior caps, Maksimovic spent most of his career in Italy.
He first arrived for Torino in 2013, then moved to Napoli, had a very brief six-months spell at Spartak Moscow and joined Genoa in 2021.
Maksimovic has 146 Serie A appearances under his belt, scoring two goals and providing five assists.
A concern around signing the player is that he skipped 23 games for Genoa last season due to muscular problems and will turn 31 in November.
Good pick-up. Needed. Experienced. He won’t need to log a lot of minutes but will spell starters along with Kumbulla when he recovers.