Roma transfer activity: Methalie deal updates and market movements

AS Roma has revived its interest in Dayann Methalie, a 2006-born left-back or winger at French club Tolosa. Roma scouts have travelled to France in recent weeks to observe the player closely, signalling the club's intention to pursue the deal in the coming transfer window. Methalie had previously attracted Roma's attention during the January transfer market. Roma made an offer of 15 million euros for Methalie in January, but Tolosa rejected it, demanding at least 25 million euros. The renewed scouting activity suggests Roma is preparing a fresh approach for the player as it plans its squad for next season. This recruitment planning is underway while Roma remains focused on three crucial upcoming matches that will determine which European competition the club will participate in under coach Gasperini's tenure. Details remain unclear regarding whether Roma intends to meet Tolosa's valuation or negotiate a lower fee. The player's ability to operate in multiple positions — as either left-back or winger — makes him a versatile option for the club's defensive and attacking setup.

Roma's upcoming Derby della Capitale against SS Lazio faces a potential postponement, according to reports. The match's status remains uncertain due to unspecified circumstances. Separately, transfer activity involving Roma and Torino has intensified, with a reported working relationship emerging between the two clubs. Details on specific player movements and the reasoning behind the derby's postponement risk remain unclear.

Roma trained at Trigoria on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for Sunday's Serie A match against Parma at the Tardini. Donyell Malen was given personalized training as a planned precaution with no injury concerns, while Lorenzo Pellegrini, Artem Dovbyk, and Zaragoza remained unavailable. Pellegrini hopes to return for selection by Sunday but recovery is progressing slowly, with the derby against Lazio on May 17–18 now a realistic target for his comeback. The main focus remains the search for a new sporting director. With Massara distanced from the role, alternatives including Giuntoli and Paratici appear less likely, while Manna—favored by ownership—remains contracted to Napoli until 2029. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has backed D'Amico, who previously worked at Verona and is currently at Atalanta, where he has earned recognition as an expert in player sales and helped win the Europa League alongside Gasperini. In the transfer market, Juventus is reported to be targeting Niccolò Pisilli and is evaluating a potential swap deal involving Roma defender Evan Ndicka and Atalanta's Teun Koopmeiners. The match at Parma will be officiated by Chiffi, the referee Mourinho once criticized. Former player Antonio Cassano has suggested Gasperini should leave Roma, while Cristiano Sensi expressed optimism about the club's Champions League prospects.