Fiorentina open to Dodo sale; new stadium plans advance; Pellegrini renewal talks ongoing

Roma are studying plans to sign Mason Greenwood from Marseille, with new sporting director Tony D'Amico working on a move contingent on player sales. Marseille face a June 30 deadline to comply with a UEFA financial agreement and have been hit with a €10 million fine, making Greenwood available. Roma require outgoings before securing the Marseille forward—Matías Soulé remains without a concrete offer, though Real Betis have initiated contact regarding Spanish left-back Angelino, who has not convinced head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Betis are also interested in Artem Dovbyk. On the inbound side, Roma are monitoring Portuguese prospects, with Leonardo Fajardo emerging as an attacking target. The 2007-born striker is preparing to leave Porto. The article also notes progress on Roma's new stadium at Pietralata, which has received initial approval from Italy's national sports authority (CONI) in recent days. Details of the new ground's specifications—including surface type, capacity, and surrounding infrastructure—remain under development as the club moves forward with the project.

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is pursuing Diego Moreira, a 2004-born winger from Strasbourg, as Roma's main target for the left flank in the coming transfer window. Moreira, described as a modern full-back capable of playing on either wing, has impressed with his dribbling, technical ability, and physicality during two strong seasons in Ligue 1, recording 4 goals and 6 assists in 27 league appearances this season. Gasperini views him as a complementary option to Wesley, who has become a permanent fixture on the left after his repositioning. Moreira was born in Liège, Belgium, to Portuguese father Almami Moreira and progressed through Standard Liège's academy before joining Benfica's B team at age 16 in 2020. Chelsea signed him in September 2023 for €2 million, but he failed to secure playing time in the Premier League and moved to Strasbourg in 2024, where he has since developed into a key player. At international level, he has represented Belgium at youth levels before committing to Portugal from U16 onwards and recently made his senior debut. Strasbourg has set their asking price at approximately €35 million following Roma's initial approach. Roma's sporting director is expected to attempt to negotiate this figure downward in the coming weeks. Gasperini has requested Champions League-calibre additions without major squad overhauls, and Moreira fits the profile of a targeted, high-quality reinforcement for the upcoming campaign.

Issa Doumbia, who helped Venezia earn promotion from Serie B, has moved to Portugal's Primeira Liga. According to his agent, Roma were monitoring the player's progress until the departure of Massara from the club. The timing of Massara's exit appears to have coincided with Roma's loss of interest in the midfielder. Doumbia's move to the Portuguese top flight represents a significant step in his career after his success in Italian football.

AS Roma right-back Celik is on the verge of signing a contract extension through 2029, with negotiations between the club's director and his representative progressing steadily. An agreement is expected in the coming days, though minor financial differences remain to be resolved. Celik, currently on international duty, is set to earn just under 3 million euros per season under the new terms. Director D'Amico is simultaneously managing renewals for two other key players: Lorenzo Pellegrini and Paulo Dybala. Pellegrini's extension is described as a matter of days away, with talks intensifying and a two-year deal reportedly ready for signature. Dybala awaits Roma's response to a counter-proposal he submitted earlier. Head coach Gasperini requested the retention of his trusted players before the club shifts focus to summer transfer targets in July. Roma's primary transfer objective remains Mason Greenwood, though Marseille continues to block a move and is seeking approximately 50 million euros plus bonuses. The resolution of these renewal negotiations is expected to clear the way for the club's incoming recruitment strategy.

AS Roma is preparing for a decisive meeting with Lorenzo Pellegrini's representatives to negotiate a contract extension. The talks are expected to take place in the coming days, with both sides expressing a shared desire to continue working together. New sporting director Tony D'Amico has reinvigorated negotiations, which had stalled as Pellegrini came close to leaving the club during the previous three transfer windows. Pellegrini is aware of Roma's need to reduce wage costs and has signaled willingness to accept reduced terms. Roma's proposal centers on a fixed annual salary of approximately €3 million plus performance-based bonuses tied to individual and team objectives, down from his current €6.5 million net plus bonuses. Beyond finances, Pellegrini wants clarity on his role within the squad that head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is building. Gasperini has emerged as one of Pellegrini's strongest advocates, consistently praising him as an exemplary professional. The coach previously stated he sees in Pellegrini "very high potential," expecting him to become "an athlete and player of high level." After two difficult seasons, Pellegrini has recovered with strong performances, re-establishing himself as a locker-room leader. Roma is working to find the right formula for an agreement, with Gasperini continuing to push for his retention. The foundations for a deal are in place, and upcoming negotiations could bring the renewal closer to completion.

Gian Piero Gasperini will be the oldest head coach in Serie A next season as the league's average coaching age drops to 49.2 years—down from 51.7 four years earlier. Several clubs have appointed younger or less established managers, including Aquilani (Sassuolo), Abate (Torino), Tedesco (Bologna), and Rubén Amorim (Milan). Roma has chosen to maintain continuity with Gasperini, who left Atalanta Bergamo convinced he can achieve significant success at the capital club. Gasperini has declared he will give himself three years to accomplish something major at Roma and believes the club can compete for the title with proper investment. His appointment represents a contrasting strategy in a league increasingly turning to younger, less proven coaches. The signing of new sporting director D'Amico reunites a partnership that achieved excellent results at Bergamo. D'Amico will have until 30 June to manage player sales required by financial fair play regulations and negotiate contract renewals for Paulo Dybala, Çetin Çelik, and Lorenzo Pellegrini—all strongly requested by Gasperini. Following that deadline, the focus will shift to inbound transfers, with the goal of building a squad matching Gasperini's ambitions and hunger for results.