Roma tracking Augsburg talent Mert Komur as summer transfer option

Bouaddi, an 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder from Lille, has emerged as a potential alternative target for Arsenal, potentially easing pressure on Roma to sell Manu Koné. The young player impressed at the World Cup, dominating midfield play for Morocco alongside El Aynaoui, particularly in a match against Brazil. He is valued at approximately €70 million. Roma had faced the prospect of losing Koné, their French midfielder valued at around €50 million, to Arsenal. The club needs to generate €60 million in sales by 30 June to improve its financial position, and Koné was among the players whose departure had been discussed. However, both Roma and head coach Gasperini wish to retain the midfielder. Arsenal's shift of focus to Bouaddi could resolve this situation for the Giallorossi, as the Gunners appear willing to spend up to €70 million on the Moroccan prospect. Bouaddi made an impression on Roma several months ago when his Lille side played against the Giallorossi. His standout World Cup performance and high valuation may now work in Roma's favour, as Arsenal weighs the cost of pursuing either player. The development suggests Koné could remain at the Stadio Olimpico for the coming season.

Matías Soulé is expected to leave AS Roma in the near future, with the club willing to entertain offers for the Argentine winger. Since joining from Juventus for €25 million, Soulé has registered 12 goals and 13 assists across 81 appearances over two seasons. His agent, Martin Guastadisegno, recently visited Roma's training center to assess the situation. Soulé would prefer to stay but is prepared to accept a departure if the club accepts an offer. Aston Villa, Bournemouth, and Borussia Dortmund are particularly interested, with interest also coming from Turkey. Roma has valued him at €35–40 million, which would generate a €20 million profit on the original transfer fee. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini reportedly favors selling Soulé over defending midfielders Evan N'Dicka or Manu Koné, suggesting the coach sees limited upside in his development. The player's form dipped late in the previous campaign due to a sports hernia. Meanwhile, Roma is progressing toward renewing Paulo Dybala's contract, with both sides close to agreement despite initial differences. The club is also intensely pursuing Mason Greenwood, though his asking price remains significant. Any arrival of a top attacking talent alongside Dybala could create redundancy in the squad, making Soulé's departure logical from a tactical standpoint.

Summerville has moved ahead of Donyell Malen in Roma's transfer priorities following an impressive display for the Netherlands against Japan at the World Cup. The winger delivered a standout performance that drew praise and increased attention from other clubs, complicating Roma's pursuit. Head coach Gasperini is keen on the player, who possesses the quality and technical ability the club seeks. However, multiple obstacles stand between Summerville and a move to the Giallorossi. His wage demands of €6 million per season are considered excessive for Roma's budget, pushing the club to explore alternative targets. More significantly, his World Cup performance has raised his profile and market value, attracting additional suitors and increasing the West Ham asking price. Roma risks Summerville following the path of other players who gained prominence at the tournament; the example of Saibari, who moved to Bayern Munich for approximately €60 million after scoring against Brazil, illustrates how World Cup visibility can dramatically alter transfer dynamics and costs. Roma continues to monitor the situation and harbors ambitions of eventually securing both Summerville and Malen in yellow and red. The club acknowledges the transfer could become more difficult and expensive if Summerville maintains strong form throughout the tournament. In the meantime, Roma may pivot toward more accessible and concrete targets.