Frattesi remains a hot prospect for Roma; future depends on Konè

AS Roma has completed the sale of defender Saud Abdulhamid to French club Lens on a permanent deal. Lens exercised its right to buy the Saudi defender following his loan spell, paying Roma €3.5 million (plus the €500,000 loan fee already paid). The transfer generates a modest profit of approximately €2 million for the club, adding to recent gains from the sale of Sangaré to Elche. Meanwhile, Roma has rejected an offer from Atlético Madrid reportedly worth €45 million for midfielder Koné, deeming it insufficient. The club continues discussions with other clubs regarding targets, including ongoing contact with Greenwood. In parallel, Tony D'Amico is set to be announced as Roma's new sporting director imminently—the announcement was expected within days. D'Amico has agreed a three-year contract worth €1.5 million per season and was recently in Bergamo to complete final formalities with Atalanta before signing with the Giallorossi. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini was also in Bergamo on the day of reporting for a separate engagement at the Academy of Sport for Solidarity, attending a 50-year celebration of a tennis tournament.

Vasquez is unexpectedly returning to AS Roma after Besiktas opted not to exercise their purchase option on the player. The Turkish club's decision to forgo the buyout clause complicates Roma's squad planning and rotation strategy during what was intended as a loan period. Details remain unclear regarding the timeline for Vasquez's return and how Roma will integrate him back into their current squad setup.

Roma are monitoring Davide Frattesi as a potential midfield target, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini viewing him as a possible replacement should Koné depart. Frattesi, currently at Inter, is expected to leave the club this summer. He came through Roma's youth academy and previously came close to joining the club in 2023 before Inter secured him from Sassuolo. His contract at Inter runs until 2028, though his valuation has decreased in recent years — Inter previously sought €35 million but that asking price is no longer in play. There are currently no direct contacts between Roma and the player. Gasperini reportedly holds Frattesi in high regard and sees him as a suitable option if Roma lose Koné. The French midfielder is considered among the club's potential departures this summer. However, Roma's primary defensive focus remains on contract extensions rather than outgoings, with Gianluca Mancini close to securing a new deal through 2029 with an option until 2030. Mancini is central to Gasperini's plans and has no intention of leaving. No player swap involving Mancini is being considered. Gasperini has requested contract extensions for several key players including Bryan Cristante, Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Celik as the squad is built around his trusted core for the upcoming season. Further developments regarding Frattesi's potential transfer are expected soon.