Roma have continuing interest in Bernard

Lyndon Lloyd | Tuesday, 05 January 2021 0comments | Jump to last

Bernard continues to be linked with a move to AS Roma and his agent hasn't ruled out a possible swap or part-exchange deal involving Robin Olsen.

The Brazilian was the subject of reported interest last summer from Roma where his former Shakhtar Donetsk boss Paulo Fonseca is currently in charge.

Nothing came of that speculation but with Bernard unable to command a first-choice spot at Goodison Park, it's inevitable that talk of him leaving will be revived now that the January transfer window is open.

Carlo Ancelotti has already suggested that Everton will move to make Robin Olsen's loan move from Roma a permanent arrangement this month and that could grease the wheels for Bernard to be reunited with Fonseca in Serie A.

Speaking to La Roma 24, Bernard's agent Adriano Spadotto said: “I've talked about it several times, but only with Paulo Fonseca. Yes [a swap deal involving Olsen] is possible.”