Roma prepare for Parma clash: Malen returns to training, latest on Zaragoza and Pellegrini

Transfermarkt compiled a special top 11 list of Serie A's most costly players based on salary divided by minutes played during the 2024–25 season. Roma features three players in this unflattering ranking: Bryan Zaragoza, Paulo Dybala, and Artem Dovbyk. Zaragoza leads Roma's contingent at 23,148 euros per minute despite playing only 135 minutes. Dovbyk, hampered by injuries, earned 16,667 euros per minute across 384 minutes of action, while Dybala accumulated 11,857 euros per minute over 1,088 minutes played. The metric highlights the financial pressure Roma faces when squad performance falls short of investment. The club is not alone in this struggle; Inter features several expensive fringe players including Diouf, Frattesi, De Vrij, and Darmian with similarly high per-minute costs. Lazio's Hysaj also appears in the analysis with approximately 21,000 euros per minute. Juventus's Vlahovic dominates the entire list, commanding 29,960 euros per minute across 741 minutes played.

Donyell Malen will spearhead Roma's attack in Sunday's match at Parma after completing full training with the squad, following a scheduled personal session the previous day. Lorenzo Pellegrini and Zaragoza have worked separately and are expected to miss the fixture. Roma's medical staff faces a busy week as the club pursues three crucial matches in hopes that rivals slip up. Off the pitch, Roma is actively pursuing a new sporting director to replace Massara. Giovanni Manna, currently at Napoli, is the frontrunner for the role, alongside targets Tony D'Amico and Daniele Pradè, who remains without a club following his departure from Fiorentina. Piero Ausilio of Inter rejected an approach. Manna's former president at Lugano, Renzetti, suggested the director is flattered by Roma's interest and receives regular contact from coach Gasperini, though he believes Manna will remain at Napoli if given a salary increase: "He is flattered and Gasp phones him every other day. But I don't think he wants to leave Napoli—with an increase he would stay there." In transfer activity, Roma has reopened interest in Gianluca Scamacca and is exploring a potential swap involving forward Dovbyk and Fiorentina's Piccoli. Wing targets include Bernabei and Culbreath.

Donyell Malen returned to full group training at Trigoria on Wednesday as Roma prepared for Sunday's match against Parma. The forward had completed personalized recovery work the previous day as part of his planned rehabilitation schedule and trained with the squad this morning. Malen is set to lead Roma's attack in the fixture, aiming for the breakthrough that eluded him twice against Fiorentina when the crossbar denied him. Lorenzo Pellegrini and Bryan Zaragoza remain unavailable, having undertaken separate work away from the main group. With three days remaining before Sunday's encounter, both players are unlikely to recover in time for the Parma fixture. Roma's priority is to have Pellegrini fit for the Derby della Capitale against Lazio the following week, followed by the final away match of the season at Verona. Details remain unclear regarding the specific nature of the injuries affecting Pellegrini and Zaragoza.

Donyell Malen will spearhead Roma's attack in Sunday's match at Parma after completing full training with the squad, following a scheduled personal session the previous day. Lorenzo Pellegrini and Zaragoza have worked separately and are expected to miss the fixture. Roma's medical staff faces a busy week as the club pursues three crucial matches in hopes that rivals slip up. Off the pitch, Roma is actively pursuing a new sporting director to replace Massara. Giovanni Manna, currently at Napoli, is the frontrunner for the role, alongside targets Tony D'Amico and Daniele Pradè, who remains without a club following his departure from Fiorentina. Piero Ausilio of Inter rejected an approach. Manna's former president at Lugano, Renzetti, suggested the director is flattered by Roma's interest and receives regular contact from coach Gasperini, though he believes Manna will remain at Napoli if given a salary increase: "He is flattered and Gasp phones him every other day. But I don't think he wants to leave Napoli—with an increase he would stay there." In transfer activity, Roma has reopened interest in Gianluca Scamacca and is exploring a potential swap involving forward Dovbyk and Fiorentina's Piccoli. Wing targets include Bernabei and Culbreath.

Donyell Malen returned to full group training at Trigoria on Wednesday as Roma prepared for Sunday's match against Parma. The forward had completed personalized recovery work the previous day as part of his planned rehabilitation schedule and trained with the squad this morning. Malen is set to lead Roma's attack in the fixture, aiming for the breakthrough that eluded him twice against Fiorentina when the crossbar denied him. Lorenzo Pellegrini and Bryan Zaragoza remain unavailable, having undertaken separate work away from the main group. With three days remaining before Sunday's encounter, both players are unlikely to recover in time for the Parma fixture. Roma's priority is to have Pellegrini fit for the Derby della Capitale against Lazio the following week, followed by the final away match of the season at Verona. Details remain unclear regarding the specific nature of the injuries affecting Pellegrini and Zaragoza.

Roma are reportedly reviving their interest in Atalanta striker Gianluca Scamacca as the club looks to strengthen its attack ahead of the summer transfer window. The 1999-born forward, who has a contract with Atalanta until June 2027, remains on the Giallorossi's radar and could reunite with manager Gasperini in his native Rome. Scamacca may be available to leave the Bergamo club, though Atalanta are unlikely to negotiate below €30 million. The potential signing hinges on several factors. Should current striker Dovbyk depart, Roma would intensify their push for Scamacca, who could serve as Donyell Malen's backup in the forward line. However, Scamacca's wage demands present an obstacle—he currently earns €3.2 million net per season, a significant commitment for the club's budget. The willingness of both Atalanta's management and sporting director Palladino to sanction a sale will also prove decisive in any potential transfer. With the summer window approaching, Roma face important decisions across their attacking department. Scamacca has been a long-standing target and continues to feature prominently among the club's transfer priorities.

Donyell Malen will spearhead Roma's attack in Sunday's match at Parma after completing full training with the squad, following a scheduled personal session the previous day. Lorenzo Pellegrini and Zaragoza have worked separately and are expected to miss the fixture. Roma's medical staff faces a busy week as the club pursues three crucial matches in hopes that rivals slip up. Off the pitch, Roma is actively pursuing a new sporting director to replace Massara. Giovanni Manna, currently at Napoli, is the frontrunner for the role, alongside targets Tony D'Amico and Daniele Pradè, who remains without a club following his departure from Fiorentina. Piero Ausilio of Inter rejected an approach. Manna's former president at Lugano, Renzetti, suggested the director is flattered by Roma's interest and receives regular contact from coach Gasperini, though he believes Manna will remain at Napoli if given a salary increase: "He is flattered and Gasp phones him every other day. But I don't think he wants to leave Napoli—with an increase he would stay there." In transfer activity, Roma has reopened interest in Gianluca Scamacca and is exploring a potential swap involving forward Dovbyk and Fiorentina's Piccoli. Wing targets include Bernabei and Culbreath.

Donyell Malen returned to full group training at Trigoria on Wednesday as Roma prepared for Sunday's match against Parma. The forward had completed personalized recovery work the previous day as part of his planned rehabilitation schedule and trained with the squad this morning. Malen is set to lead Roma's attack in the fixture, aiming for the breakthrough that eluded him twice against Fiorentina when the crossbar denied him. Lorenzo Pellegrini and Bryan Zaragoza remain unavailable, having undertaken separate work away from the main group. With three days remaining before Sunday's encounter, both players are unlikely to recover in time for the Parma fixture. Roma's priority is to have Pellegrini fit for the Derby della Capitale against Lazio the following week, followed by the final away match of the season at Verona. Details remain unclear regarding the specific nature of the injuries affecting Pellegrini and Zaragoza.

Italian radio commentators have offered their views on Roma's prospects and squad planning. Piero Torri stated that Gasperini considers the squad strong and is requesting three signings to complement Malen and Wesley. Torri added: "If the Friedkin Group confirms their trust and listens to Gasperini, there will be no revolution. The next season has already begun: who is planning it? D'Amico and Manna have ongoing contracts and must be freed up. Roma is not inferior to Juventus." Gasperini's role involves direct communication with ownership, but questions remain about coordination between the coaching staff and sporting directors. Roberto Pruzzo emphasized the importance of alignment: "It's normal to disagree, but what matters is that you're seeking the same type of player. If this year Gasperini wanted to go in one direction and Massara in another, I can't say, but there must be a dialogue between the parties because too much is at stake." Lorenzo Pes suggested Gasperini works with a core of 15 players and needs around 22–23 for a full squad. Pes expects Celik and Pellegrini to remain while Ndicka and Koné may be sold. Soulé's status is uncertain due to a groin issue. Nando Orsi noted Roma's history under American ownership: "As soon as you make a mistake the first time, they send you away—that's the American mentality, just like they did before: De Rossi, Mourinho, Ranieri."

Transfermarkt compiled a special top 11 list of Serie A's most costly players based on salary divided by minutes played during the 2024–25 season. Roma features three players in this unflattering ranking: Bryan Zaragoza, Paulo Dybala, and Artem Dovbyk. Zaragoza leads Roma's contingent at 23,148 euros per minute despite playing only 135 minutes. Dovbyk, hampered by injuries, earned 16,667 euros per minute across 384 minutes of action, while Dybala accumulated 11,857 euros per minute over 1,088 minutes played. The metric highlights the financial pressure Roma faces when squad performance falls short of investment. The club is not alone in this struggle; Inter features several expensive fringe players including Diouf, Frattesi, De Vrij, and Darmian with similarly high per-minute costs. Lazio's Hysaj also appears in the analysis with approximately 21,000 euros per minute. Juventus's Vlahovic dominates the entire list, commanding 29,960 euros per minute across 741 minutes played.

Donyell Malen will spearhead Roma's attack in Sunday's match at Parma after completing full training with the squad, following a scheduled personal session the previous day. Lorenzo Pellegrini and Zaragoza have worked separately and are expected to miss the fixture. Roma's medical staff faces a busy week as the club pursues three crucial matches in hopes that rivals slip up. Off the pitch, Roma is actively pursuing a new sporting director to replace Massara. Giovanni Manna, currently at Napoli, is the frontrunner for the role, alongside targets Tony D'Amico and Daniele Pradè, who remains without a club following his departure from Fiorentina. Piero Ausilio of Inter rejected an approach. Manna's former president at Lugano, Renzetti, suggested the director is flattered by Roma's interest and receives regular contact from coach Gasperini, though he believes Manna will remain at Napoli if given a salary increase: "He is flattered and Gasp phones him every other day. But I don't think he wants to leave Napoli—with an increase he would stay there." In transfer activity, Roma has reopened interest in Gianluca Scamacca and is exploring a potential swap involving forward Dovbyk and Fiorentina's Piccoli. Wing targets include Bernabei and Culbreath.

Donyell Malen returned to full group training at Trigoria on Wednesday as Roma prepared for Sunday's match against Parma. The forward had completed personalized recovery work the previous day as part of his planned rehabilitation schedule and trained with the squad this morning. Malen is set to lead Roma's attack in the fixture, aiming for the breakthrough that eluded him twice against Fiorentina when the crossbar denied him. Lorenzo Pellegrini and Bryan Zaragoza remain unavailable, having undertaken separate work away from the main group. With three days remaining before Sunday's encounter, both players are unlikely to recover in time for the Parma fixture. Roma's priority is to have Pellegrini fit for the Derby della Capitale against Lazio the following week, followed by the final away match of the season at Verona. Details remain unclear regarding the specific nature of the injuries affecting Pellegrini and Zaragoza.