Pursuit for Super Eagles star in doubt as Serie A side land first choice target

Roma have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Ajax for the transfer of burgeoning right-back talent Devyne Rensch, which effectively puts paid to their pursuit of Ola Aina. 

As Pulse Sports reported,  the Giallorossi are keen on signing a right-back and have been working on Devyne Rensch from Ajax but were unable to reach an agreement with de Godenzonen.

Hence, they were said to have reprioritised their focus to Aina, given his contract situation. Per the report, Roma’s sporting director, Florent Ghisolfi, initiated contact with the players' camp to discuss a possible move. 

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Roma have finally reached an agreement for their man, for a deal worth €6 million, including add-ons. 

Meanwhile, Roma are only one of the many suitors that have registered interest in the Super Eagles ace, however, Nottingham Forest are working hard to hand the former Torino man a new contract. 

Aina’s current deal expires at the end of the season, and as Pulse Sports reported, Forest have begun negotiations with the 28-year-old over an extension.