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Metro
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Roma star makes decision on future after Arsenal transfer talks
Evan Ndicka is set to turn down strong interest from Arsenal to continue his stay at Roma. Ndicka arrived in Rome on a free transfer two years ago and has gone on to establish himself as a linchpin of the defence in that time. Such is his importance to the Giallorossi, Ndicka played every single minute of the club's Serie A campaign this term – becoming the first player to do so since as far back as 2004. However, there has been some speculation that Ndicka could be set to move on from Roma in the summer transfer window, with Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle and Arsenal all credited with an interest in the 25-year-old centre-back. Reports earlier this month claimed the Gunners had made initial enquiries to gauge whether a move to the Emirates may be possible for the highly rated Ivory Coast international. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. Mikel Arteta is keen for defensive reinforcements to ease the pressure on William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes next season and Ndicka had been identified as a potential solution for the north Londoners. But according to Corriere dello Sport, Arsenal will likely be forced to search elsewhere for a new centre-half given Roma deem Ndicka to be one of their eight 'immovables'. Mile Svilar, Gianluca Mancini, Manu Kone, Niccolo Pisilli, Angelino, Paulo Dybala and Matias Soule also find themselves on that list and are expected to remain at the Stadio Olimpico beyond the summer. It's claimed Ndicka is seen as an 'essential points of reference' and is considered one of the 'two pillars' of the defence alongside Mancini – regardless of who takes over from Claudio Ranieri as head coach. The report adds that Ndicka wishes to continue his stay in the Italian capital and has already set his sights on repeating his extraordinary campaign in Serie A next term. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video In an interview with French publication L'Equipe, the Ivorian refused to be drawn on rumours surrounding his future and insisted he remained fully committed to Roma. 'I'm not pretending that I don't see the rumours,' Ndicka said. 'But I have respect in Rome and I respect them 'I have three years remaining on my contract, we will see what happens later.' Ndicka's current contract with Roma runs through to June 2028. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Man Utd transfer blow confirmed as Bayern Munich win race for defender MORE: Chelsea make approach to sign £58m Arsenal transfer target MORE: Ruben Amorim was guilty of the same mistake Alejandro Garnacho made and paid the price
Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Arsenal and PSG set to do battle again for £25m target as transfer talks emerge
Arsenal are weighing up a summer move for Roma defender Evan Ndicka but face competition from Champions League rivals PSG as well as Newcastle with the Ivorian attracting interest Arsenal and PSG could do battle this summer with both clubs keen on Roma defender Evan Ndicka. The Ivorian has continued to excel in the Italian capital and has made himself an ever present as his list of admirers grows. Ndicka has played every minute for Roma in Serie A this season but talk of his exit is ramping up. The 25-year-old moved to the Stadio Olympico on a free transfer from Frankfurt in 2023 and now Arsenal are considering him as a defensive option this summer. They will face competition from Newcastle though with Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport claiming the Magpies have also kept tabs on the player. As well as the Premier League duo PSG are also keen on Ndicka, who could cost anything between £25-34million. The Roma defender was born in Paris and began his career at one of the city's clubs before Auxerre landed him as a teenager. PSG have previously missed out on a number of players born in the French capital and have had to spend big to lure them back. It has been reported though that the north Londoners have held initial discussions to see whether Ndicka could be on the market as they look to bolster their defensive ranks. The Roma star has kept his options open when quizzed on his next move with several years to run on his deal. He recently told L'Equipe: "I'm not pretending that I don't see the rumours. But I have respect in Rome and I respect them. I have three years remaining on my contract, we will see what happens later." Arsenal are looking to ensure they have sufficient cover behind William Saliba and Gabriel, who is currently sidelined through injury. The Gunners have deployed Jakub Kiwior at centre-half but want to have quality cover should injury strike in the future. PSG meanwhile may look to bring in more quality alongside Marquinhos, who is the team's skipper and defensive leader. The Brazilian centre-half himself was signed from Roma more than a decade ago and has gone on to be one of the club's greatest ever players. They could yet go into the market with the tag of European champions having taken control of their semi-final against Arsenal. They secured a 1-0 with at the Emirates after Ousmane Dembele struck early and will back themselves to complete the job next week at the Parc des Princes.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Roma want at least 40 million for Ndicka
Roma want at least 40 million for Ndicka Evan Ndicka remains on the radar of several European top clubs. The Ivorian defender is said to have caught the attention of clubs in the Premier League as well as Bundesliga and La Liga. In recent days even PSG were rumored to have come knocking on Roma's doorstep. According to Corriere della Sera, the defender has opened up to a possible farewell. However, the newspaper claims that Roma will not negotiate for anything less than 40 million euros for him.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ndicka draws interest from France, Spain and Germany
Evan Ndicka's consistent playing time and high level performances have put him at the center of many transfer rumors. According to today's edition of Corriere dello Sport, the Ivorian defender is likely to consider the numerous offers he is bound to receive in the upcoming summer transfer window. Advertisement Roma will do everything they can to keep him, but ultimately the final decision will be the player's. The newspaper claims Paris Saint-Germain are the latest top club to show appreciation for him. Additionally, Ndicka's former team, Eintracht Frankfurt, have also come forward and inquired about him. The centreback is also popular among clubs in La Liga. Roma, who signed him on a free transfer in 2023, have no intention of selling him for less than 40 million.
BBC News
02-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Gossip: Arsenal look to Serie A for summer signings
Arsenal, Newcastle, Chelsea and Manchester United are keen on Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, with the 25-year-old set to leave Juventus this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport- in Italian), externalThe Gunners, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest are among the clubs interested in Roma's 25-year-old Ivory Coast defender Evan Ndicka, who is rated at 40m euros (£33.4m). (Caught Offside), externalWant more transfer stories? Read Wednesday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
