bournemouth AS Roma are showing interest in defender Ivan Ndika ahead of the summer transfer window.
225 foot report special information The 26-year-old reports today that Bournemouth's scouts have made the defender one of their summer priorities.
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The website reports that Bournemouth are already planning for next season under new manager Marco Rose. With a potential European campaign on the way, they are looking to strengthen it.
According to 225ft, Ivan Nadika's profile has caught their attention. His combination of physical strength and international experience 'has become a priority' for the Premier League club's scouts.
At present no offer has been made to Roma. But after impressing for Roma, Ndika has gained a lot of respect at the club.
He joined the Italian team on a free transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2023 and has since established himself as a key player at the club. He is now rated at €35 million, and this summer could be crucial as he enters the final two years of his deal.
There are also growing concerns at Roma that they need to sell this summer. The Serie A team is under pressure from UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules. They need to raise cash from sales this summer.
€40m asking price
Ivan Nadika is one of those people who has lovers all over Europe. And the Giallorossi would not rule out a departure if a concrete offer were made. Roma would like Earn at least €40m from any sale.
Whether this is a figure Bournemouth would be willing to pay has not been made clear. But they will need a replacement for Marcos Senesi this summer as he is set to depart on a free transfer.
The Argentine is a key player in their defense so there will be a need to spend money on a long-term replacement. Ndika could be that player, and it appears he is on the list after impressing Cherries scouts.
