Midfielder Davide Frattesi graduated from Roma’s youth academy, but he never got a chance to shine for the club he’s supported since he was a child. That’s about the change – provided his current club Sassuolo dropped their demands a bit.Jose Mourinho wants the 22-year-old during this transfer window – and the lad’s desire to pull on a Roma shirt is not questioned. As things stand, the Giallorossi are offering around $15 million for the player, some $7 million less than what Sassuolo would like.Friday, 02.00: (3.05) Sao Paulo (2.90) Palmeiras (2.52)It’s now only a matter of two clubs ironing out the details and probably agreeing on the fee, but there is no other destination for Frattesi other than Olimpico. Reports in Italy even suggest that Frattesi had phoned Roma’s legendary captain and his idol Daniele De Rossi to ask whether it would be OK to take the number 16 shirt that’s been vacant since De Rossi’s departure.The three-times Italy international is expected to slot in the heart of Mourinho’s midfield, with a clearout expected. Jordan Veretout isn’t considered a regular, and Sergio Oliveira won’t be retained after completing his loan at the club. Amadou Diawara is also close to the exit door from the UEFA Europa Conference League winners.Davide Frattesi to Rome🚨🚨.Sassuolo ask for 20 million for the midfielder, Roma has already put on the table a proposal of 15 million, hoping that the agreement can be concluded for 18 million euros.💸💸The player of 22-year-old impressed Mourinho in Serie A. pic.twitter.com/Ze6DEGT3Zq— Sports Transfers (@TiagoSports1) June 22, 2022 Frattesi was sold to Sassuolo for a $5M fee back in 2017. In the meantime, he has appeared regularly for Ascoli, Monza and Empoli in Serie B – all on loan – before returning to Emilia-Romagna last season. He scored four goals in 38 caps for the Neroverdi in 2021/22.Time to go home?
