Roma injury concern: Zaragoza stops training

Fiorentina have announced that striker Moise Kean will miss the Serie A match against Roma at the Olimpico on Monday 4 May. The club's leading scorer will be absent due to a combination of a tibia injury and family reasons. Fiorentina granted Kean permission to be away from the squad between 1 and 4 May. Kean's absence represents a significant blow to Fiorentina's attacking options for the fixture against Roma. The striker had already been considered doubtful due to his ongoing physical problem. During his time away, Kean will continue his rehabilitation programme in Florence, with therapeutic treatment scheduled to resume on Tuesday 5 May at 10:30. Fiorentina's official statement confirmed: "ACF Fiorentina announces that player Moise Kean has been granted permission by the club for family reasons. The player will be absent from 1 to 4 May and, during his absence, will continue his rehabilitation process to recover from his current physical issue. Kean will continue his therapeutic programme in Florence on Tuesday 5 May at 10:30."

Roma are preparing for their Serie A match against Fiorentina on Monday, 4 May, in the 35th round of the season. Vanoli's side will have two important first-team players available for the fixture after recovering from injury concerns. The match represents a significant fixture in Roma's push through the latter stages of the season. However, specific details about which players are returning and their injury status remain unclear from the available information.

Head coach Gasperini is regaining key players as Roma push for a Champions League finish in the closing stages of the season. Both Koné and Dovbyk are reported to be nearing their returns from injury, providing Roma with crucial reinforcements for the run-in. The availability of these players is expected to strengthen Gasperini's squad depth as the team pursues its European objectives in the final weeks of the campaign.

Crysencio Summerville, the West Ham left winger, has become a priority target for Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini as the club plans a summer attacking overhaul. Summerville has scored seven goals in 30 appearances across all competitions this season and was previously a target for Roma under former manager Daniele De Rossi two years ago. West Ham will listen to offers starting from €20 million upward once the season ends. The Dutch winger shares the same agency as Roma players Donyell Malen and Victor Munoz, another Giallorossi target. Gasperini expects at least three attacking reinforcements in the transfer window, with departures expected for Venturino, El Shaarawy, Zaragoza, Ferguson, and likely Paulo Dybala, though Dybala hopes to secure a contract renewal. Summerville's career has been marked by both promise and turbulence. A product of Feyenoord's youth academy and part of the Dutch U17 generation that won the European Championship, his early professional career was derailed by disciplinary issues. In November 2018, he was involved in a fight with Mats Knoester that escalated into a brawl, after which he was dropped and loaned to Dordrecht. He subsequently worked with a psychologist to address behavioural concerns. Alan Pardew offered him a fresh opportunity, leading to his 2021 move to England. At Leeds United, Summerville made 23 goals in 75 appearances across Premier League and Championship before joining West Ham in 2024. He missed 21 games due to injury last season but is now available as a potential Serie A prospect.

Head coach Gasperini has made clear his intention to engineer a significant overhaul of Roma's attacking department. Donyell Malen is identified as the only indispensable forward and will be retained through a permanent transfer. Gasperini expects this restructuring will be a key topic during Ryan Friedkin's imminent visit to Trigoria and discussions with potential future sporting directors, with Manna and D'Amico among the candidates being considered. Multiple attacking players are expected to leave the club. Paulo Dybala is described as closer to departure—with Boca a likely destination—than to renewing his contract. Matías Soulé, currently a fixture in the lineup, could also depart if Aston Villa or Bournemouth submit concrete offers following their initial enquiries. El Shaarawy is set to leave, while Zaragoza will return to Bayern Munich and Ferguson to Brighton. The overhaul requires two left-sided wingers and one right-sided winger, contingent on Soulé's future. Gasperini's primary targets include Nusa as his dream signing, with Summerville—particularly attractive if West Ham faces relegation—also high on his wishlist. Sauer from Feyenoord and Munoz from Osasuna are viewed as more readily achievable options. Details on other potential recruits remain unclear.

Roma is pursuing Giovanni Manna, Napoli's sporting director, as a replacement in its front office following an internal restructuring. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and ownership view Manna as their top choice, believing they will operate in sync—a contrast to Gasperini's current relationship with Roma director Frederic Massara. Manna has earned widespread respect at Napoli for balancing youth development with experienced signings, and previously managed Juventus' Next Gen squad, which aligns with Roma's plan to establish a second team. Manna remains under contract with Napoli until 2029, making any move challenging. Club president Aurelio De Laurentiis is unlikely to release him without significant resistance. Roma's shortlist also includes Cristiano Giuntoli, Atalanta's Tony D'Amico, and Verona's Sean Sogliano as alternative options. Beyond the director role, Roma intends to strengthen three areas next summer: a new left-back to allow Wesley to shift to the right wing, a pacey attacker following failed experiments with Leon Bailey and Bryan Zaragoza, and potentially address midfield depth depending on potential departures of either Manu Koné or Evan N'Dicka.