Luis Henrique, Marchetti explains the negotiation between Inter and Roma

Roma is carefully evaluating the profile of Luis Henrique, but the Giallorossi’s transfer strategy will depend on other moves in attack. Luca Marchetti, speaking on Sky Sport, explained the reasoning of the capital club regarding the possible arrival of the Brazilian.

“Roma is looking for a backup for Wesley and that player will be sought depending on the forward they sign. For spending reasons. If you make a significant investment up front, you can look for a backup for Wesley at a lower cost,” said the journalist. If the club manages to secure an offensive signing at a reduced cost, then the Luis Henrique option would become more feasible. According to Marchetti, the player is valued between 25 and 30 million euros.

“If instead you manage to bring in a player with a contained expense, then Luis Henrique is an option that costs between 25 and 30 million. We know there is an agreement with Inter and the player has opened up to the transfer and can be a wildcard, used in several positions,” added Marchetti. At that point, Vanessa Leonardi, presenter and journalist for Sky Sport, expressed her doubts about the requested amount.

“30 million is too much: for a bench player it seems a lot to me, just my opinion,” emphasized Leonardi, referring to the fact that the Brazilian was not a regular starter last season. Marchetti, however, replied by highlighting the player’s versatility: “But for the versatility he has, he is a player who will get playing time even if he stays at Inter. Maybe he won’t start every match, but he is versatile and can get minutes. The doubt that remains is that he didn’t shine last season, but he still won the championship with a number of starts.”