Leicester City star eyeing January move to AS Roma

Leicester City midfielder Boubakary Soumaré is attracting renewed interest from AS Roma, with the Serie A club assessing a mid-season move as they reshape their midfield options.

Soumaré remained at the King Power in the summer despite Leicester’s relegation from the Premier League.

Roma have been linked with multiple midfield profiles as they plan for absences and look to add physical presence in front of the defense.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport (as cited by Sport Witness), Soumaré is among the candidates admired by the Roma officials.

In Gian Piero Gasperini’s high-intensity approach, a screening midfielder who can hold position and recycle play has clear value, and Soumaré’s profile fits that brief.

The Frenchman stayed at Leicester in the summer and is under contract to 2026.

Leicester may still be open to a budget-friendly negotiation to avoid being stuck with a depreciating contract, with figures as low as €10m floated in the media.