Daniel Gilardi made a slow start at AS Roma this season but has burst onto the scene over the past few weeks. The defender is now attracting interest from Newcastle United.
The Giallorossi signed the player from Hellas Verona last summer on an initial loan with an obligation to buy. This comes just after impressing for Italy U21 at last year's European Championships.
He did not appear in any of Roma's first eight Serie A games. Gradually they have changed things.
In 2026, he made six starts and impressed in a 2–2 draw against Napoli at the weekend. As attention increases around the 23-year-old, Newcastle United are emerging as suitors.
Newcastle and Italy are monitoring Gilardi
gazzetta dello sport A look at the defender's condition makes it clear that he has 'grown a lot' over the past month.
All this has happened in the absence of Mario Hermoso, who is struggling with an injury. As the Spaniard now progresses his recovery, there are question marks over whether he will directly replace Gilardi.
His form has seen him hold a starting spot under Gian Piero Gasperini, who has impressed. All this has also attracted interest from Newcastle United.
What's more, Rino Gattuso is keeping an eye on Gilardi for a possible Italy call-up in the future.
It is very possible that Gasperini will opt to play both Hermoso and Gilardi, as a reward for the ex-Verona player's form.
Magpie switch could be too soon for Gilardi
The defender was seen as one of the most promising young defenders in the last few years. It's nice to see that he's been through a tough time and it says a lot about his mentality.
When it comes to a change in the Premier League, it may be too soon for Gilardi.
He is very reliable with the ball and passing it forward but he is not yet physically developed enough to play in England. There is no doubting his overall quality, but he still needs to go through a phase of development before making a big step elsewhere.
