Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin is said to be closing in on a move to AS Roma, with reports indicating the Romanian centre-back is eager to return to Serie A after joining the Premier League from Genoa in 2024. The 24-year-old recently married his partner, Iona, in a ceremony held in Bucharest, and it is believed he is keen to continue his career in the Italian capital.<\/p>\n
Corriere dello Sport reports that Dragusin is pushing for a move back to Italy following previous spells with Juventus, Sampdoria and Salernitana, prior to his two seasons in the north-west of the country. Roma are understood to be strongly pursuing his signature, with sporting director Ricky Massara reportedly holding discussions with the player\u2019s representatives on Tuesday, the same day as the wedding. A deal worth around \u20ac20 million (\u00a317m) has been suggested, or alternatively a loan agreement with an obligation to buy, while personal terms are said to have already been agreed with the Giallorossi.<\/p>\n
Dragusin has made only one Premier League appearance this season after spending 11 months on the sidelines recovering from a serious injury sustained in last January\u2019s 3-0 victory over Elfsborg. He has since been named on the bench in each of the last five matches as he continues to build match fitness.<\/p>\n
RB Leipzig are also reported to be monitoring the situation, although confidence remains high in Rome. Any potential departure could influence Tottenham\u2019s January transfer plans, especially after the club secured England international Conor Gallagher in a \u00a335 million move from Atletico Madrid. With Micky van de Ven suspended, Spurs manager Thomas Frank recently selected Kevin Danso to partner Cristian Romero, with several youth players among the substitutes. Dragusin was absent due to his wedding commitments in Bucharest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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