Genoa coach Daniele De Rossi, a former Roma player, is eyeing reinforcements for his side, with Ferguson and El Shaarawy on his radar. Ferguson, who has a contract with Brighton until 2029, had a loan spell at Roma, where he struggled with physical problems and was limited to appearances off the bench. El Shaarawy, a free agent since 30 June, when his contract with Roma expired, has a sentimental connection to Genoa, having come through the club's youth academy and made his Serie A debut there.
A move for El Shaarawy would represent a homecoming for the winger, but his wages remain a major obstacle for Genoa, who are unable to match his previous salary. El Shaarawy came through Genoa's youth academy and made his Serie A debut at Genoa, Stephan El Shaarawy's contract with Roma expired on 30 June 2026, and Evan Ferguson was on loan at Roma.