Roma considering return of Pellegrini in January, while also discussing Defrel with Sassuolo

One of Sassulo's bright spots of the seasons has been Lorenzo Pellegrini. The midfielder is again the target of Roma, who previously in the summer sold him to Sassuolo, but hold a buyback option for €10m. His Europa league rights are tied to Sassuolo, where Pellegrini has scored once in 5 appearances to go with 3 goals in 15 in Serie A. So while a deal next summer for Roma could make sense, they are still thinking of a move for the '96-born player in January. Gregoire Defrel, the French striker born in '91 is attractive to Roma for his ability to play centrally in the attach as well as on the wing. There is discussion with Sassuolo over him too (similarly cup-tied for the Europa league), and the pair of Pellegrini and Defrel are in the sights of Roma for the transfer window.