​Mika Godts is rising up Roma’s target list as the club weighs a fallback plan should the pursuit of Crysencio Summerville encounter obstacles. According to Corriere dello Sport via TuttoMercatoWeb, Summerville remains the Giallorossi’s top priority, and Roma are prepared to bid €40 million including bonuses to West Ham to secure his services. Yet the latest turn in the negotiations shows a standoff shifting to the player’s side: Summerville’s wage demands fluctuate between €6 million and €7 million per season, a range that has given Roma pause and altered the tone from earlier in the week when personal terms had seemed within reach.
That deadlock has pushed Roma sporting director Tierry D’Amico or Tony D’Amico into exploring alternatives, with Godts emerging as the name gaining momentum in discussions. The Belgian winger’s transfer fee is expected to be broadly in the same ballpark as Summerville’s, but his wages fit more comfortably within Roma’s salary structure. At 21 years old, he is four years younger than Summerville and possesses significant room to grow into a more complete player, offering an appealing upside for the long term.
Godts impressed last season, contributing 17 goals and 15 assists across 44 appearances for Ajax, a breakout campaign that has drawn interest from across Europe. Clubs such as Bayern Munich and Chelsea were previously linked with the Belgian youngster, underscoring the high regard in which he is held on the continent. For Roma, the calculus is familiar: pay a premium in wages for the finished product or invest a similar amount in a younger, higher-upside profile who could develop into a top-tier attacker over time.
The decision takes on added urgency with Gian Piero Gasperini waiting for his marquee wide man to fortify the offense ahead of a challenging Champions League campaign. D’Amico may not have the luxury of a long deliberation period, given Roma’s desire to secure a reliable attacking option who can contribute immediately while also growing into a more influential contributor in the future. As the club weighs its options, Godts’s profile offers a compelling blend of current capability and future potential that fits Roma’s strategic vision.