Roma confirm interest in Belghali but deny contact with Verona

Donyell Malen has scored eleven goals in Serie A since January, with twelve goals overall when including Europa League. The Dutch forward netted again in Roma's match against Bologna, continuing his prolific run this season. According to Opta statistics, since the introduction of the winter transfer window in the 2001–02 season, only Mario Balotelli has scored more goals (12) among players who arrived during the January transfer period in Serie A. Malen has now matched Maxi Lopez's tally and still has an entire month remaining in the season to break further records. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is building Roma's future around Malen, who will become a permanent addition to the squad at the end of the season. Roma will pay 25 million euros to secure the winger on a permanent deal. The signing represents a significant investment in attacking reinforcement, and Malen's goal-scoring consistency has proven the move worthwhile.

Bologna CEO Claudio Fenucci spoke before the Bologna–Roma match on 25 April 2026, clarifying recent comments by manager Italiano about the season. Fenucci stated that Italiano's remarks about closing out the season were misinterpreted and made in a different context. He explained: "They were interpreted badly, said in a different context. I've already spoken with the squad, saying that a few weeks ago we were convinced we could aim for at least eighth place while leaving a window open on those ahead of us. The motivations and intentions have never changed, we've shown it on the pitch." Fenucci also addressed Roma's previously reported interest in English winger Rowe, a summer signing for Bologna. When asked whether Roma had pursued Rowe, Fenucci acknowledged the transfer but deflected on Roma's involvement, saying: "Rowe was a very quick negotiation, we spoke with De Zerbi, he was one of the most expensive signings in our history. I know he had some requests, I don't know if from Roma. He initially had to adapt to Italian football, then he did well." Regarding Italiano's contract, which expires in 2027, Fenucci expressed commitment to competing for European football despite recent financial constraints from not qualifying for European competition. He indicated Bologna intends to continue working with Rowe, noting the player's improved recent performances.

AS Roma is tracking Andreas Tetteh, a 2001-born striker currently at Greek club Panathinaikos, as a potential attacking reinforcement for the summer transfer window. Tetteh, who was signed by Panathinaikos from Kifisia in January for €2.2 million, has significantly increased his market value in recent months. The Athens-born forward has made 26 appearances this season, scoring 8 goals and providing 6 assists. He is a versatile attacker capable of playing in wider positions as well as centrally. Roma's interest comes with the club still having five matches remaining in the current campaign. The Giallorossi have identified Tetteh alongside other targets, including Alajbegovic, as part of their summer recruitment planning. However, a move may prove difficult to arrange, as Panathinaikos considers Tetteh a key player for their future. The Greek club is unlikely to sell unless presented with a substantial offer that justifies parting with one of their most important recent acquisitions.