The transfer market is heating up, and one of the most intriguing storylines involves Roma's search for a new sporting director to replace Frederic Massara. However, their top target, Giovanni Manna, appears increasingly unlikely to leave Napoli.

The tension between Roma's current sporting director and manager Gian Piero Gasperini has been palpable. A series of mishaps, misunderstandings, and a lack of clear communication have created a fractured relationship, prompting the Giallorossi to look elsewhere for leadership.

Enter Giovanni Manna, the Napoli sporting director who has caught Gasperini's eye. But for Roma's owners, the Friedkin family, there's a major obstacle: Manna is under contract with Napoli until 2029, and club president Aurelio De Laurentiis is notoriously reluctant to let his key personnel go, especially to a direct rival for Champions League qualification.

Despite the temptation of a move to Rome, Manna remains focused on his duties in Naples. According to reports from Il Mattino, he's actively working on the transfer market and contract renewals, with defender Amir Rrahmani's extension reportedly ready to be announced in the coming days.

The Friedkins are said to be prepared to triple Manna's current salary, but De Laurentiis's inflexibility makes the deal a steep climb. For now, Manna's future remains firmly in Naples, leaving Roma to explore other options as the summer transfer window approaches.