There is still a window of opportunity for Roma in the pursuit of Borja Mayoral, the giallorossi's expressed target to back up striker Edin Dzeko. In recent hours Real Madrid made note of their wishes to retain the Spanish striker amid Luka Jovic potentially departing.
The talks are currently on standby for Roma but the club is prepared to resume negotiations with Real Madrid to convince them to sell the player, who is already open to the move as he looks to secure more playing time. Despite Zidane's resistance, as he considers Borja Mayoral an important piece in his squad.
The negotiatios are centered around a loan with purchase option with a simultaneuous contract extension between Real Madrid and Borja Mayoral, one that currently expires in June 2021.
