Gasperini backs D'Amico as Roma's next sporting director

Deportivo La Coruña, the newly promoted La Liga club, has placed Roma left-back Angelino high on its transfer wishlist. According to reports, the Spanish side has made initial contact regarding the player, but his current wages present a significant obstacle. Angelino is reportedly open to a substantial salary reduction to return to where he developed as a footballer, and Deportivo is exploring arrangements to partially compensate for any cut in earnings. Angelino remains one of Roma's potentially saleable squad members, with the club viewing him as useful for profit-and-loss considerations following a difficult season. Real Betis has also shown interest, but Deportivo has made the strongest early moves. The La Coruña club is advancing in negotiations through its agents, though Roma's approval remains necessary—an agreement the Giallorossi have not yet ruled out despite potential complications. Atletico Madrid's Alberto Moreno, recently departed from Como, is listed as Deportivo's alternative option. For now, Angelino's immediate focus is on Roma's squad preparation, with the player expected to attend the team's training camp on 13 July at Trigoria to impress head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. His competitive future with the club remains uncertain as the transfer window progresses.

Crysencio Summerville is among the attacking targets being monitored by AS Roma, according to reports. The Dutch winger is preparing for World Cup action, and Roma is keeping close watch on his performance at the tournament. Summerville has been identified as a potential reinforcement for Roma's attack as the club looks to strengthen its offensive options. Details on the timeline or concrete interest remain unclear at this stage.

AS Roma faces a potential summer exodus as Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal has placed Gianluca Mancini and Lorenzo Pellegrini on its transfer targets. The moves come as Paulo Dybala's future remains uncertain, with his contract expiring within weeks and Roma unwilling to meet his salary demands despite interest from Juventus and Napoli. Pellegrini, 30, sees his deal expire at the end of June with contract renewal talks stalled. The midfielder has lost first-team status this season despite 24 Serie A appearances. Mancini, the Italian center-back, has just over a year remaining on his contract and has previously attracted attention from Inter. Both players could be enticed by substantial Saudi offers, with Al-Hilal prepared to provide Pellegrini around €10 million net per season—a figure Roma cannot match—and reportedly willing to spend approximately €25 million to secure Mancini. The potential departures reflect Roma's struggle to retain star players despite their recent return to the Champions League after a decade-long absence.

Roma are actively reshaping their full-back options ahead of the 2026–27 season. The club is pursuing Diego Moreira, a 21-year-old left winger from Strasbourg who is currently at the World Cup with Belgium and also holds a Portuguese passport. Strasbourg have set an asking price of around €40 million, which Roma consider too high. The club is exploring an alternative structure—a loan deal with a €25 million purchase option—that could make the move feasible. Wesley remains untouchable in the full-back ranks, while Celik's contract renewal is described as near completion. Salah-Eddine is expected to depart, and the futures of Rensch and Angeliño remain uncertain. Roma are also monitoring alternatives including Molina from Atlético Madrid (valued at €15–18 million), with Ruggieri and Dodó from Fiorentina considered less likely targets. On the left flank, Angeliño has attracted interest from Real Betis Sevilla, though the Spanish club is proposing only a loan arrangement. Roma have valued Angeliño at €10 million and are unwilling to discount him, particularly with the June 30 transfer deadline approaching. Angeliño, recovering from a serious injury that limited his involvement last season, is keen to remain at Roma and prove himself to head coach Gian Piero Gasperini during pre-season training, which begins on 13 July.

Five AS Roma players will feature for their respective nations during Saturday's second round of the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Midfielder Manu Koné remains the sole Roma player absent from Saturday's fixtures, as France is not scheduled until Monday 22 June against Iraq. Koné came off the bench in France's opening 3–1 victory over Senegal. The Roma contingent's Saturday schedule opens at midnight with Scotland versus Morocco at Foxborough, featuring Morocco's El Aynaoui and Bouaddi — both expected to start. Morocco drew 1–1 with Brazil in their opener, while Scotland won 1–0 against Haiti. Brazil, without Wesley, faces Haiti at 2:30 a.m. Defender Ndicka watched from the bench in Côte d'Ivoire's opening match and is expected to feature against Germany at Toronto Stadium. Türkiye's Çelik, who started their surprise 2–0 loss to Australia, plays Paraguay at 5 a.m. after Paraguay suffered a 4–1 defeat to the USA. Forward Donyell Malen headlines Roma's evening fixtures alongside Ndicka. Malen, who has not yet scored for the Netherlands, will compete for a starting spot against Sweden in Houston, though Depay is also in contention. The Netherlands drew 2–2 with Japan in their opening match.

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has ruled out Brazilian winger Dodo as a transfer target for Roma, despite recent speculation linking the Fiorentina player to the club. Gasperini's focus is elsewhere: he prioritizes offensive reinforcements, seeking at least two new attacking signings before addressing other positions, including the wing. Greenwood remains his primary target in attack. Dodo's exclusion from Roma's plans stems from two main factors. Fiorentina's elevated asking price for the Brazilian winger and Gasperini's own preference for alternative profiles have shifted the club's attention away. Among the alternatives now under consideration is Nahuel Molina of Atlético Madrid, whose profile appears to align more closely with the coach's vision for the position. As a result, Dodo is not expected to join Roma as a winger in the coming transfer window, barring unexpected developments. Wesley, Roma's current defender, will continue his partnership with new teammates, with the potential arrival of players like Molina signalling the club's strategic direction. Gasperini's emphasis on attack-first recruitment reflects his tactical priorities as Roma rebuild under the Friedkin Group's ownership.