Roma, managed by Claudio Ranieri, has identified Andrei Ratiu as a primary target. The club is actively searching for a right-back and considers the current moment crucial to secure Ratiu before competition intensifies. The Romanian right-back has been drawing attention from several top clubs across Europe, including those in the Premier League, Serie A, and LaLiga, with significant interest from Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona. Reports indicate that Ratiu's contract includes a 25 million euro release clause, with Villarreal influencing this by holding 50% of his rights. Roma perceives this as a pivotal opportunity, especially since Napoli is also aiming to strengthen their right-back position. The urgency for Roma is heightened due to their current lack of a reliable right-back, emphasized by recent matches where makeshift solutions were used. This strategic move is deemed essential to prevent Ratiu from becoming unattainable due to increasing competition and interest from other clubs.