AS Roma have had the strongest defence this season in Serie A conceding only 16 goals in 26 games. This has been the biggest of changes that Gian Piero Gasperini has implemented in Rome. This has come why the attack has struggled this season, something unusual of a Gasperini team. Roma now sit fourth in the table despite having the best defence.

The Giallorossi didn’t make any large personal changes in defence, but have organised better. Roma will likely improve next summer with Gasperini asking the board to get rid of Evan Ndicka according to reports. If Ndicka leaves, Roma will need to upgrade in the position, however they still need the capital to do so.

Evan Ndicka of AS Roma celebrates after scoring the goal of 2-0 during the Serie A 2025/2026 football match between AS Roma and US Cremonese. Roma…

Qualification to the Champions League this season would be a major boost for Roma, in that sense. But that qualification is not guaranteed yet with Juventus sitting only four points behind in fifth place. This comes as the two sides face off in Serie A’s premier Sunday night fixture this weekend. If Roma miss out on Champions League qualification they will be forced to make a sale in the summer.

Mile Svilar would likely be the name to leave as he has already received interest from Inter Milan. But, CalcioMercatoIT are now reporting that Paris Saint-Germain could also make a move to sign Svilar in the summer. PSG will likely be on the market for a goalkeeper Svilar is a realistic top quality name. A deal to sign Svilar could be done for around 60-65 million euros which Roma value him at.

If Roma do sell Svilar, they will need a replacement for next season. Currently, the leading name is Elia Caprile from Cagliari, a deal which could be completed for around 25 million euros. Caprile has been a standout so far in Serie A season which has seen him have six cleansheets in the league this season, and be linked to an Italian national team call up.

Guglielmo Vicario has consistently been Italy’s number two, behind Gianluigi Donnarumma. He has been one of many Italian internationals to play outside ot Italy, like Donnarumma. Donnarumma left AC Milan on a free transfer to play in France and now England.

Vicario however, never got his top chance at a top club like AC Milan. Tottenham decided to snap the Italian up from Empoli before he could move up the Italian table. This wasn’t due to lack of interest as Inter Milan aimed to sign Vicario back then. However, Tottenham beat them to complete a deal.

Milan, Italy goalkeeper Yann Sommer of FC Internazionale gestures during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match…

Inter look to right their previous wrongs this summer, as Yann Sommer could leave Milan. The Nerazzurri are now on the market for a replacement with Vicario being the leading name. Now according to CalcioMercatoIT, Inter are in constant contact with his agents, as they look to close a deal with Tottenham.

Vicario is valued at 25 million euros for any team to sign him. This is an easy fee for Inter Milan to meet, however they will have competition. This is according to La Stampa via RomaPress, as Roma could sign Vicaro to replace Mile Svilar. Svilar isn’t on the market by Roma, but if an offer comes in for 60-65 million euros they will accept.

Roma don’t want to be on the back foot if this happens, which is why they have begun their planning. No offical contacts have been made with Tottenham yet but they are evaluating Vicario. Another name to watch is Kostantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos who Roma could sign if they can’t get Vicario.

Juventus has been nothing but a defensive mess in the last fortnight, as they have been on a poor run of form. The streak started when Juventus conceded three goals to Atalanta. This saw them knocked out of the Coppa Italia in the quarterfinals in Bergamo. Since then Juventus have conceded 12 goals in four games, losing three of the four.

Luciano Spalletti is now looking for a solve to problem, as his job could be on the line according to reports. There could be some blame leveled on the defence for the struggle. However, Juventus are conceding in on a low volume of shots on target. This would represent that the defence isn’t the fault.

Gleison Bremer of Juventus FC reacts next to Lloyd Kelly of Juventus FC during the Serie A football match between Juventus FC and SSC Napoli….

If the defence isn’t to blame then the fault falls behind them. This would of course be the goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio who has now become a liability for Juventus. He started of his career in Turin, having an excellent first season, now however he just isn’t preforming,

This is leading to Juventus to look for a replacement for Di Gregorio this summer. Di Gregorio would be sold in an large squad overhaul to build a team for Luciano Spalletti. Guglielmo Vicario has been linked to Juventus heavily, but now an different name is on the horizon according to Gazzetta Dello Sport.

Juventus are hoping to make a move to sign Alisson Becker from Liverpool. Alisson’s current deal expires at the end of next season, which could make him available in the summer. Liverpool have also already signed Giorgi Mamardashvili who could be set to replace Alisson.