Roma book Hummels medical and wait for Manolas’ return

Multiple sources in Italy claim that Mats Hummels will undergo medical tests with Roma today and that Kostas Manolas is close to returning to the Stadio Olimpico.

Roma are expected to complete two more signings in central defence today after sending Chris Smalling to Saudi side Al-Fayha.

Gazzetta and Corriere dello Sport claim that ex-Borussia Dortmund defender Hummels will undergo medical tests in the capital today.

Gazzetta reports that the experienced centre-back will land in the capital at noon local time, 11 am UK.

Roma book Hummels medical and wait for Manolas’ return

According to reports, Hummels will sign a one-year contract with an option for a further campaign. He’ll get €2.5m for 2024-25.

After Hummels, the Giallorossi will also get another centre-back, and in this case, it’s a familiar face at the Stadio Olimpico.

Both newspapers claim that Manolas is close to reaching an agreement with the Giallorossi, returning to the club after a five-year spell from 2014 until 2019.

The Greek international is also expected to sign a one-year contract but with a salary of circa €450,000.

Manolas is without a club after the end of his contract with Salernitana in July. He has made 224 Serie A appearances in his career.