Roma are looking to strengthen their squad with FC Dallas and USA player Bryan Reynolds. The club is in great need of a full-back and will be hoping to complete the signing of the 19-year-old.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Roma have made a €7 million bid. Juventus and Benevento were working together to sign Reynolds, but Benevento’s director has confirmed that the player preferred Roma. The youngster could complete his move to the Italian capital this week.
Bryan Reynolds Reportedly Heading to Roma
What Reynolds Could Bring to the Squad
Much like Alphonso Davies, Bryan Reynolds is a former winger turned defender. Reynolds has attracted the interest of many European sides with his pace, flair and defensive awareness. His abilities have made him a regular starter in the MLS at a young age.
Paolo Fonseca’s 3-4-2-1 heavily relies on full-backs to support the attack and drop back to defend as a back five. However, the coach seemingly hasn’t been satisfied with his full-backs so far this season. This becomes apparent with the constant switches between Bruno Peres, Rick Karsdorp and Leonardo Spinazzola.
Bringing in Reynolds could allow Roma to spread out the play and create more space in the middle for Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Lorenzo Pellegrini. In recent weeks, the side has had difficulty creating chances. The American’s creativity could prove to be beneficial in that regard.
What Could be the Repercussions of This Signing?
If Roma can complete this signing, chances are that they will sell Bruno Peres. The 30-year-old Brazilian is linked to a move to Benfica, but Roma weren’t ready to negotiate without signing a replacement. Reynolds’ arrival could consequently give owner Dan Friedkin the green light to make the transfer happen and free up wage space.
Roma will be hoping that Reynold’s impact will be similar to his CONCACAF counterparts Davies and Sergino Dest. The last time Roma beat Juventus to a signing was during the Patrick Schick saga. I Giallorossi will look for a different outcome this time around.
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