In the current Serie A table, Roma are sixth with 51 points, eight points behind fourth-place Juve. After the 3-0 win over Lazio, Mourinho admitted it had become difficult to compete for the top four. Rome's goal was to strive for fifth place.
If Roma want to reach the Champions League, they will have to bring in reinforcements next season. Before that, according to the Courier newspaper, Roma are ready to hear an offer for Zaniolo this summer, and there are several giants in addition to Juve who are interested in bringing in the player.
Zaniolo is a player who is highly regarded by Roma, and he came to Rome at the age of 19. At present, the value of the German transfer is 33 million euros. So why did Rome choose to sell him? In fact, it is very simple: first of all, Zagnolo is really good, but its development has encountered bottlenecks. Judging by his current performance, it is difficult to break through. Moreover, his role in the Roman squad was not particularly large. Second, Roma need transfer funds.
At the same time, Rome also suffered from poaching. The Daily Telegraph reports that Tammy May return to the Premier League this summer as United have set their sights on the 24-year-old striker. After joining Roma, Tammy Abraham quickly became the team's ace. This season, in all competitions, he has scored 23 goals. Currently, he is worth 45 million euros in Germany. At the end of the season, it is bound to rise. And Manchester United, if they want it, at least 80 million euros.
Selling Zaniolo and Tammy Tammy Abraham, Mourinho has at least 120 million euros of transfer funds in his hands. So, he can buy the player he likes in the transfer market? I'm afraid, unrealistic. Because Mourinho can't let Tammy Abraham go: it's hard to cultivate a center that suits his tactical system, and then sell it, do you still want results?
Mourinho was able to let Zaniolo go. Because, in his mind, there was already a suitable candidate: Lacazette, and he was still free. If Mourinho can bring Lacazette and Xhaka to Rome at the same time, then next season is worth looking forward to.