Have we told you lately that Zeki Celik is one of our favourite footballers names? Turkish defender’s name literally means Smart Steel. You can’t make it up. Oh, and he’s also a very good defender indeed. So good that Jose Mourinho is a firm fan.Sunday, 21.00: (1.84) Al Ahly Cairo (3.30) Zamalek (4.50)After completing the deal to sign Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic from Manchester United, the Giallorossi are after a major addition to their backline. As Gazzetta Dello Sport reports, Roma and LOCS Lille are in advanced negotiations over a $7 million deal that would see the 25-year-old Turkey international make the switch to Stadio Olimpico.Roma absolutely need a right-sided defender signed before the start of the new season. Their only senior player at that position is Dutch player Rick Karsdorp, who is often criticised for not being good enough defensively. Celik would surely be a much-needed upgrade – and would cost less than half of what Karsdorp cost five years ago.According to @DiMarzio, Roma and Lille are close to reaching an agreement for right-back Zeki Celik 👀 pic.twitter.com/Z5Bqjmhku4— Birdiefootball (@birdiefootball) June 17, 2022 The only other right-back in Roma’s ranks is Davide Santon, who is leaving at the end of the month when his contract expires. The former Inter and Newcastle man hardly ever played for Roma anyway.
