Roma's search for a new sporting director is heating up, and the club's fans have plenty to talk about as the summer transfer window approaches. With Frederic Massara set to leave the Giallorossi on June 30th thanks to a clause in his contract, the pressure is on to find the right leader for the team's backroom operations.

Enter Sean Sogliano, the Hellas Verona sporting director whose stock is rising fast in Rome. According to transfer market expert Matteo Moretto, Sogliano has caught the eye of the Friedkin family—Roma's American owners—and is now a serious contender for the role. Known for his sharp eye for talent at Verona, Sogliano could bring a fresh, tactical approach to the capital. But he wasn't always the top pick.

For weeks, Giovanni Manna was the frontrunner in Roma's casting call for sporting directors. The Friedkins went all out to pry him away from Napoli, but Aurelio De Laurentiis wasn't budging. The Napoli president has no plans to shake up his management structure, leaving Roma empty-handed despite their best efforts. It's a tough break for the Giallorossi, who had high hopes for Manna's expertise.

As the search continues, Roma have also been linked with Ramon Planes, the Spanish director formerly of Barcelona. But it looks like the Texans in charge are leaning toward an Italian option, with Sogliano now climbing the ranks. This decision could shape Roma's transfer strategy for years to come, so all eyes are on the coming weeks to see who steps into the spotlight.