Barcelona reportedly interested in Roma defender N'Dicka; Bastoni scenario unclear

Issa Doumbia, who helped Venezia earn promotion from Serie B, has moved to Portugal's Primeira Liga. According to his agent, Roma were monitoring the player's progress until the departure of Massara from the club. The timing of Massara's exit appears to have coincided with Roma's loss of interest in the midfielder. Doumbia's move to the Portuguese top flight represents a significant step in his career after his success in Italian football.

Cheikh Fall, agent of Issa Doumbia, has revealed details of the midfielder's recent transfer. The former Venezia player joined Sporting Lisbon, rejecting interest from several Serie A clubs including Roma. Fall stated: "La Lazio non ha mai fatto offerte. Il Milan ha fatto solo un sondaggio così come il Napoli e la Juventus. La Cremonese la scorsa estate s'è mossa concretamente, la Fiorentina con Paratici ci ha provato a gennaio e anche questa estate. Pure la Roma era insistentemente sulle sue tracce, almeno finché c'era Massara." Roma's pursuit of Doumbia appears to have ended following the departure of Massara from the club's management structure. Other clubs that made concrete moves included Cremonese and Fiorentina (with Paratici involved), though none matched Sporting's commitment. Fall explained the reasoning behind Doumbia's choice: "Cercavamo una squadra dove il ragazzo potesse proseguire il suo processo di crescita dopo Albinoleffe e Venezia. Dopo l'ultima annata in Serie B si sono presentate diverse squadre importanti, ma lo Sporting s'è mosso prima e meglio di altre squadre. L'hanno cercato a lungo, corteggiato già da gennaio." Doumbia progressed through Albinoleffe and Venezia before his move to Portugal. Fall indicated that other Portuguese clubs, two Premier League sides, and a top Spanish team also pursued the player, though Sporting's earlier and more persistent approach ultimately won out.

Fabio Paratici, Fiorentina's sporting director, has indicated the club will not block Dodô's exit if the right offer arrives. Speaking to Sky Sport, Paratici acknowledged the player's ambitions while suggesting Fiorentina will evaluate what is best for both parties. Dodô is a target for AS Roma to strengthen their right flank, and his current contract with Fiorentina runs until 30 June 2027. Roma are actively pursuing reinforcements on the flanks under new head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Wesley will remain on the left side, but the club seeks an established starter for the opposite flank. Dodô fits that profile and is unlikely to renew with Fiorentina, making a summer move plausible. However, Roma must complete player sales by the end of June to meet their settlement agreement obligations before formally pursuing new signings. Paratici stated: "He has legitimate ambitions. If there are requests? I won't go into specifics, but in any case, as I said, he has legitimate ambitions, just as Fiorentina does. We will evaluate what is best for both." No official offers have been tabled yet, though Roma's interest is clear as they reshape their squad for the new season.

Inter are reportedly considering Evan N'Dicka as a defensive option should Alessandro Bastoni leave the club. The market corridor between Roma and Inter is said to be warming, with N'Dicka potentially at the centre of renewed transfer interest. N'Dicka, who has been linked with Roma previously, could become a priority target for Inter if their current defensive plans change. Details remain unclear on the likelihood of such a move or Roma's current stance on the defender.

Real Madrid continue to pursue Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, with the Spanish club and the Nerazzurri discussing the matter recently. Inter have placed a €70 million price tag on the Italian international, the same fee they demanded from Barcelona during earlier negotiations that ultimately collapsed. Real Madrid have already strengthened their defence this summer by signing Ibrahima Konaté on a free transfer from Liverpool and renewing Antonio Rudiger's contract, but they remain interested in acquiring a left-footed specialist. If Inter lose Bastoni, they are preparing contingency plans to sign Roma's Evan N'Dicka, who could depart the Giallorossi during the summer transfer window, particularly before June 30th due to Roma's financial pressures. Such a sale would allow Roma to reinvest part of the income into a replacement while directing additional funds toward other squad needs. Inter's interest in N'Dicka suggests the club views him as a viable alternative should negotiations with Real Madrid over Bastoni either stall or conclude successfully. Real Madrid's summer approach has been direct and swift in securing targets without delay. The progression of talks between Inter and Real Madrid over Bastoni will likely accelerate if José Mourinho—presumably referencing Inter's coach—grants approval to move forward. Speculation also surrounds whether discussions are genuine or a negotiating tactic by Bastoni's representatives to secure improved contract terms.

Roma are willing to listen to offers for winger Matías Soulé, who has emerged as the club's most likely candidate for departure. The Argentine has recorded 12 goals and 13 assists in 81 appearances since joining from Juventus for €25 million, but his performances over two seasons have not reached the level required to make him untouchable. Soulé's agent, Martin Guastadisegno, recently visited Roma's Trigoria training center to assess the situation. While the player would prefer to remain in Rome, he would not resist a move if a suitable offer arrived. Soulé is being actively targeted by Aston Villa, Bournemouth, and Borussia Dortmund, with interest also emerging from Turkish clubs. Roma have valued him at €35–40 million, a figure that would generate approximately €20 million in profit. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini favors selling Soulé over alternatives such as Evan N'Dicka or Manu Koné. A sports hernia affected his performance late in the previous campaign. In parallel developments, Roma are progressing toward renewing Paulo Dybala's contract, with both parties close to agreement despite minor differences remaining, and the club is actively monitoring Mason Greenwood despite his significant asking price.