Cacciamani, Torino prospect tracked by Mancini and Gasperini as Roma plot summer move

Roma's pursuit of Givairo Read has collapsed after Feyenoord unexpectedly raised their demands during final-stage talks. Roma had offered approximately €28–29 million in total, including bonuses, moving closer to Feyenoord's initial €30 million valuation and exceeding rival offers from Nottingham Forest. After requesting a night to consider the proposal, Feyenoord shifted position dramatically, demanding €30 million plus bonuses to reach nearly €35 million—a move that reportedly frustrated Roma's hierarchy. The sudden escalation prompted Roma to immediately abandon the Read option and pivot to pursuing Molina instead. The breakdown underscores the volatility of late-stage transfer negotiations and the tactical positioning often deployed by selling clubs to maximize fees. Roma's swift decision to walk away suggests the club's preference for alternative targets over capitulating to what they viewed as unreasonable late demands.

Roma are on the verge of completing the permanent acquisition of right-back Nahuel Molina from Atlético Madrid. Head coach Gasperini is set to welcome the Argentine defender after the two clubs reached agreement on a fee of €13 million plus €4 million in bonuses, according to Sky Sport and Fabrizio Romano. Molina has already signalled his approval of the move, with only contractual details remaining to be finalised. Roma are working towards a deal worth €2.8 million annually—the same salary Molina earned at Madrid but with a longer contract duration. The transfer is expected to be completed between today and tomorrow, barring any unforeseen complications.

Roma have completed two official signings — Castro and Koulierakis — with Molina approaching a deal, but Gian Piero Gasperini is growing increasingly puzzled by the lack of further arrivals as the club aims to compete on three fronts including the Champions League. The Friedkin Group's ownership presence in the stands during recent activity has offered little reassurance; behind cautious public statements, Gasperini's frustration is mounting as days pass without new players arriving. The stall in the market is already affecting Gasperini's preparation. Roma's second consecutive friendly displayed the problem plainly: for lack of reinforcements, the coach deployed a trequartista behind two strikers, a formation born more of necessity than choice. The side struggled against Newport County, the twentieth-placed side in last season's League Two (English fourth tier), before winning 4–1 with goals from Hermoso, Castro (penalty), Koulierakis and Soulé; Newport scored through Kyle. Only the defence is genuinely complete in squad depth. Every other area remains in flux, leaving Gasperini unable to finalize his tactical setup or implement meaningful summer rotations without disrupting the team's balance.

Gianluca Mancini has declared his intention to spend his entire career at Roma following his contract renewal with the club. Speaking from the Welsh training camp, the defender said: "Roma for me is home. Then in football you never know, but I hope it can be like this: Roma for life." Mancini also discussed his recent performances in the Derby della Capitale, saying he did not anticipate scoring twice and only fully grasped the significance during a break: "Before it seemed to me that I had only done my duty, it was like scoring two goals against Milan, Juventus or Inter. Then I understood." Mancini underlined his emotional attachment to the club, referencing a tattoo he pledged to get in December if Roma qualified for the Champions League. "SPQR is a beautiful inscription and it sums up the bond I have with the city and with the club," he said. He also praised the role of those supporting him, noting: "I am not crazy, but you cannot command the heart. When I signed we hugged each other. And he was happy to see me happy." On the absence of Lorenzo Pellegrini from the squad, Mancini described the midfielder as a lifelong friend and an important figure in the dressing room: "But he is missed by everyone, we hope he can reach us soon. He is an important figure for the dressing room and as a player he can give us a great helping hand."

Gianluca Mancini has reaffirmed his long-term commitment to AS Roma, declaring his intention to spend his entire career at the club following the signing of a new contract through 2029. In an exclusive interview, the centre-back outlined his ambitions for the coming season, including a Champions League debut and a central role in what he described as a squad still in its construction phase. Mancini revealed he has had the SPQR inscription tattooed on his body as a permanent symbol of his bond with Rome and the club. "Roma me è entrata nel cuore e nel sangue" (Rome has entered my heart and blood), he said. "Sono felicissimo, il rinnovo l'ho voluto con tutto me stesso. Roma per me è casa" (I am very happy, I wanted the renewal with all my heart. Roma is home for me). When asked whether the contract to 2029 means Roma for life, Mancini responded: "Poi nel calcio non si sa mai, ma mi auguro che possa essere così: Roma a vita" (In football you never know, but I hope it can be that way: Roma for life). His agent Riso had reportedly suggested Mancini could have earned more elsewhere, but the defender brushed aside the criticism. "Ha detto ciò che pensava. Ma ha lavorato per i miei interessi. Io pazzo non lo sono, ma al cuor non si comanda. Quando ho firmato ci siamo abbracciati" (He said what he thought. But he worked for my interests. I am not crazy, but the heart commands. When I signed we embraced). On the absence of Lorenzo Pellegrini, Mancini said: "Tanto, è un amico di vita. Ma manca a tutti, speriamo che ci possa raggiungere presto. È una figura importante per lo spogliatoio e come calciatore ci può dare una grande mano" (A lot, he is a lifelong friend. But everyone misses him, we hope he can join us soon. He is an important figure for the dressing room and as a player he can give us a big hand).

Gianluca Mancini has committed his future to Roma, signing a contract renewal through 2029 and declaring his intention to spend his entire career at the club. The defender told La Gazzetta dello Sport: "Roma for me is home. In football you never know, but I hope it can be this way: Roma for life." Mancini recently had the letters SPQR tattooed on his body, a symbol of his bond with the city and club. He explained: "Roma entered my heart and blood. I love tattoos, and in December I promised myself I would get one if we made the Champions League. SPQR is a beautiful inscription and it contains the connection I have with the city and the club." The 28-year-old defender is entering a significant period for Roma, with the club preparing for its first Champions League campaign and aiming to be protagonists this season. Mancini's agent Riso had previously suggested the player could have earned more elsewhere, but Mancini said his agent "worked for my interests" and that emotion, not money, guided his decision. "I'm not crazy, but you can't control the heart. When I signed we hugged each other. And he was happy to see me happy," Mancini said. Mancini expressed his hope that Lorenzo Pellegrini will soon rejoin the squad. "I miss him a lot—he's a friend for life. But everyone misses him. We hope he can reach us soon. He's an important figure for the dressing room and as a footballer he can give us a great hand," he said.