Cherubini set for Las Palmas move after Roma and Spanish club reach agreement

AS Roma's pre-season operations in Wales have become the focal point of head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's early summer planning. The club has established a training base in Wales where Gasperini is overseeing preparations ahead of the new season, with the facility serving as the headquarters for the squad's development work during the initial phase of pre-season. Gasperini continues to assess his available squad following recent summer additions Wesley and Devyne Rensch. However, the coach remains focused on bringing in further reinforcements to strengthen the playing group. The transfer window remains active, with Roma's recruitment team identifying targets to bolster Gasperini's options across the pitch. Key stakeholders including D'Amico and Ryan Friedkin of The Friedkin Group have been planning the club's market strategy, with a decisive summit scheduled to take place before Roma's time in Wales concludes. The search for additional depth continues, with various names being monitored as potential additions to the squad.

Roma are monitoring two Real Madrid prospects as potential signings, with Brazilian winger Endrick emerging as the primary target. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is keen on acquiring Endrick, who spent last season on loan at Lyon and has impressed at the Spanish club. Argentine talent Mastantuono, 18, is also under consideration after featuring early in the campaign under Xabi Alonso before a dip in form typical of his age. Real Madrid appear more willing to sanction Mastantuono's departure on a straight loan deal — no buyout clause or counter-option — for a single season of development before his return to the Bernabéu. Endrick's future hinges on manager José Mourinho's decision. Should the Portuguese coach permit his exit, a structure similar to the Nico Paz-Como arrangement could materialise, allowing Real to nurture his talent while Roma bring a high-level player to Gasperini. Real's recent acquisition of another player has reopened the possibility of outgoings following the departure of García. Roma's ability to pursue either signing depends heavily on outgoings of their own. Matías Soulé's potential departure is key — if the Argentine leaves, Roma could attempt the move. Without such a sale, the window for a new chapter appears unlikely to open.

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, alongside sporting director D'Amico and Ryan Friedkin in a remote link, will hold a market meeting on 31 July before Roma's departure for Wales to define the club's transfer strategy for the coming season. The summit follows the official completion of Santiago Castro's arrival and the imminent signing of Koulierakis, as Roma continues its recruitment drive to strengthen the squad available to Gasperini. The new cycle at the Stadio Olimpico is taking shape after a period of transition. A left winger remains the priority in the transfer window, with Nusa of Leipzig identified as the primary target. Only after securing that position will Roma move forward with other planned operations to complete the squad rebuild.

Roma have confirmed their first signing of the summer transfer window. Santiago Castro has joined from Bologna as a Roma player and will wear the number 9 shirt, vacated by Artem Dovbyk. The Ukrainian striker completes the reverse move to Bologna, where he will attempt a fresh start under Tedesco. The swap represents Roma's opening business of the transfer market, with the club's sporting director D'Amico continuing recruitment work. Castro takes up a key offensive role in Gian Piero Gasperini's squad, while Dovbyk seeks to rediscover his form in Serie A after his time in the Italian capital.

Kostas Koulierakis has completed his move to AS Roma, becoming the club's second summer signing under director D'Amico. The Greek defender met head coach Gian Piero Gasperini via videoconference on Tuesday evening. Although presented by some as a backup option, Gasperini views him—like fellow new arrival Artem Dovbyk—as a core addition to the squad rather than reserve cover. Gasperini pushed for the upgrades after Roma finished third and qualified for the Champions League, seeking improvements across multiple fronts: numerically, technically, and tactically. With Zeki Çelik's departure confirmed and moves away for both Salah Eddine and Angeliño imminent, Roma's full-back options have thinned to just Devyne Rensch and Wesley, both capable on either flank. The recruitment team is pursuing two more wide defenders—targets include Read with Fresneda as an alternative, and Cacciamani—all of whom Gasperini has already approved. The club also plans to add further attacking reinforcements in the coming weeks, with Nusa identified as an immediate priority and Endrick a longer-term target. D'Amico's push to accelerate business reflects the board's backing for Gasperini's vision and focus on squad improvement rather than other institutional matters.

Artem Dovbyk has completed his transfer from AS Roma to Bologna on a loan deal with a right of redemption through 30 June 2027. The Ukrainian striker departs after two seasons in the Giallorossi, during which he made 63 appearances and scored 20 goals. Roma's statement wished him well for the future. Dovbyk arrived at Roma under Daniele De Rossi in the summer following his standout 2023–24 campaign with Girona, where he finished La Liga's top scorer with 24 goals and helped the club qualify for the Champions League with a third-place finish. In his debut season at Roma, Dovbyk netted 17 goals across all competitions. However, his second campaign was hampered by a lengthy injury, limiting his impact during the 2025–26 season. Bologna confirmed Dovbyk as the first Ukrainian player in the club's history. The Emilia-Romagna side described him as a modern centre-forward capable of combining physical strength, power and quality in attack, with a particular talent for finishing and penetrating the box. The move represents a fresh opportunity for the 1997-born striker to rebuild momentum in his career.