Although Roma have already loaned midfielder Sergio Oliveira from Porto in the winter window, the Red Wolves are still looking for new midfield signings.
Ligue 1 Marseille midfielder Camara is a key target for Roma, but the player's transfer is more complicated. Camara has been chased by many European clubs such as Manchester United, AC Milan, Juventus and Newcastle.
Roma did not have an advantage in the competition in Kamala. In this case, Roma sporting director Thiago Pinto placed Rennes midfielder Santa Maria as a replacement for Camara.
Baptiste Santa Maria, 26, is a French player who plays mainly as a defensive midfielder.
In the summer of 2020, Santa Maria moved from Freiburg, Germany, to Rennes in Ligue 1 for 14 million euros.
The player did not reach the expected heights after his transfer last season, but this season Santa Maria has adapted to life in Rennes and has made 27 appearances for the team.
Santa Maria's contract at Rennes expires in the summer of 2025, and the player is now worth around €15 million to €20 million.
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