West Ham United will reportedly look to sign 29-year-old Italian international Lorenzo Pellegrini from Serie A club AS Roma in the final days of the summer transfer window.

According to a report by Corriere dello Sport, as relayed by Sport Witness, Lorenzo Pellegrini is the subject of interest from West Ham United. The Hammers are keen on reinforcing their first-team squad by signing a versatile midfielder before the summer transfer window shuts down. So, the 29-year-old former AS Roma captain has emerged as a target for the East London outfit.

The Hammers are on the cusp of making “one last attempt” to “understand the situation” and convince the Rome native to move to the London Stadium. However, West Ham may fail in the efforts to sign Pellegrini, as he wants to stay at AS Roma and convince Gian Piero Gasperini that he “has a role” in the new manager’s squad.

Lorenzo Pellegrini and his situation

Lorenzo Pellegrini has a critical decision on his hands to save his career after entering the final 12 months of his contract with AS Roma. Additionally, the 29-year-old is not in Gian Piero Gasperini’s plans, and the Serie A outfit stripped him of the club captaincy ahead of the 2025/26 season. Furthermore, Frederic Massara recently confirmed that the Giallorossi will look to find a solution for him in the final days of the summer transfer window.

The Italian international has turned out over 300 times thus far for AS Roma while chipping in with 55 goals and 59 assists. However, with the Italian midfielder having no future at AS Roma, a move abroad is possible. Premier League outfits, in particular, are keen, with West Ham United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.

London calling?

West Ham United’s interest in Lorenzo Pellegrini is understandable. The Hammers are eager to sign a versatile midfielder before the summer transfer window shuts down, as Carlos Soler was a dud in his dreadful loan stint. Additionally, Edson Alvarez has completed a loan move to Fenerbahce, and Guido Rodriguez faces an uncertain future at West Ham United.

So, Pellegrini has emerged as a viable target, with recent reports claiming he is open to joining West Ham United. However, the latest update has suggested that the Rome native wants to stay at AS Roma and fight for his place in Gian Piero Gasperini’s team. The former AS Roma captain is eager to convince the new manager that he “has a role” in his compatriot’s squad.

That has created a roadblock for West Ham. However, the Hammers are ready to make “one last attempt” to “understand the situation” and convince the 29-year-old Italian international to move to the London Stadium. It will be interesting to see if West Ham can turn Pellegrini’s head in the coming days.