On January 16, Beijing time, Mourinho received another big reinforcement, and Roma was close to introducing 29-year-old Porto midfielder Oliveira.
Last summer, Roma brought in two strikers Tammy Tammy and Shomurodov, two centre-backs Kumbula and Ibanez, left-back Wiener and Portugal international Patricio, who have spent 100 million euros. However, Roma's squad is still not satisfactory to Mourinho, and after losing 6-1 to Norwegian side Bode Shine in the European League, Mourinho has publicly accused the team of lack of bench depth. After the half of Serie A, Roma are 6th in the league and still six points behind Atalanta in the Champions League zone, so Mourinho is still hoping to bring in some new signings to reinforce the winter transfer window.
According to Sky Sports, Roma are close to bringing in Arsenal's backfield Niles on loan. The two sides have agreed that Niles can officially announce it after undergoing a Rome medical examination. The 24-year-old Niles can play at left-back, right-back and back-back, and Mourinho loves that backcourt.
Roma's second pick in the winter window will be Porto midfielder Oliveira. According to reporter Skyla, Roma has negotiated personal treatment with Oliveira, and the two sides will sign a 3-and-a-half-year contract. Roma's offer to Porto is to rent for half a year and then buy it out at the end of the season. It is understood that Roma's offer is a 1.5 million lease for half a year, with a 15 million buyout clause.