Eldor Shomurodov one step away from Basaksehir
Shomurodov is in fact one step away from a transfer to Istanbul Basaksehir.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Sport, the negotiations between the two clubs are now at an advanced stage and should end with the loan formula with an obligation to buy if certain conditions are met.
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The Uzbek striker has already given his assent to the operation, convinced by the proposal presented by the Turkish club.
Now all that remains is to wait for Roma's final confirmation of the last offer to proceed with the formalization of the agreement and seal the end of Shomurodov's experience in Giallorossi, which lasted three seasons.
After the sale of Tammy Abraham and that of the Uzbek, Roma will be able to work on the new striker to give to Gian Piero Gasperini.
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