Story byFiorentina and Genoa set sights on El ShaarawyRomaPressSun, January 11, 2026 at 2:34 PM UTC·1 min readRoma’s transfer market is in full swing. Frederic Massara, working on multiple fronts to satisfy Gian Piero Gasperini’s demands, is also negotiating with Fiorentina. The main name on the table is Tommaso Baldanzi. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementVanoli’s Fiorentina appears to be the club most determined to acquire the former Empoli player, proposing a deal that has convinced Roma: a loan with an obligation to buy conditional on certain objectives. A long-term contract running until 2030 is reportedly ready for the attacking midfielder. Baldanzi could be the key to securing Niccolò Fortini, the 2006-born left-back whom Gasperini has identified as a reinforcement. Despite the Giallorossi’s interest, the issue surrounding the young defender’s desire remains unresolved, as he is currently unsure about a move to the capital. Meanwhile, Fiorentina has expressed interest in Stephan El Shaarawy. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEl Shaarawy, fresh from his decisive assist against Sassuolo, is in a complex contractual situation: according to La Nazione, a renewal agreement with Roma is still a long way off, and his expiration date of June 2026 makes his future at Trigoria uncertain. This uncertainty makes his involvement in talks between Roma and Fiorentina plausible. This stalemate has attracted not only Fiorentina, but also Daniele De Rossi’s Genoa, who are watching the situation unfold, hoping for the winger’s arrival on a free transfer next season.
