Pellegrini turns 30

Paulo Dybala is in contract negotiations with Roma to remain at the club. According to Fabrizio Romano, there was a call between a member of Dybala's new entourage and Juventus, but the Turin club has not made an offer for the Argentine playmaker and is not pursuing his return. Roma continues working on renewals for Dybala, Pellegrini, and Celik. On the transfer front, Roma's primary target is Mason Greenwood from Marseille. Head coach Gasperini is personally involved in pushing for the English winger's arrival to strengthen the attacking department. Marseille's asking price is 50 million euros plus 5 million in bonuses. Roma faces competition from Arsenal and other clubs monitoring Greenwood's situation. Tottenham's reported interest has been denied. Direttore Sportivo D'Amico received formal operational clearance from the league and faces a busy 11-day window to manage squad departures, sales, renewals, and incoming transfers.

AS Roma's newly appointed sporting director Tony D'Amico has received a waiver to begin work immediately, rather than waiting for his official July 1 start date. This gives him 11 days to manage a series of urgent transfer tasks before the club's June 30 deadline for financial compliance under the Settlement Agreement. Roma must generate close to €50 million in player sales by that date. Matías Soulé is the primary focus, with Borussia Dortmund interested but reportedly viewing the €40 million valuation as steep. Confirmed departures include midfielder Baldanzi's move to Genoa and Faticanti's transfer to Juventus. Real Betis is pursuing striker Artem Dovbyk, though Roma is not offering discounts. Paulo Dybala's future remains at Roma despite reported contact between his agents and Juventus, with no formal offer from the Bianconeri. Additionally, Lille's midfield target Bouaddi could depart if Roma pursues Kôné as a replacement. Revenue sources include €15–20 million from the Lega-IMG television rights agreement and potential compensation from Generali regarding Matteo Bove. The club continues stadium development plans as part of its broader financial strategy.

Five AS Roma players will feature for their respective nations during Saturday's second round of the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Midfielder Manu Koné remains the sole Roma player absent from Saturday's fixtures, as France is not scheduled until Monday 22 June against Iraq. Koné came off the bench in France's opening 3–1 victory over Senegal. The Roma contingent's Saturday schedule opens at midnight with Scotland versus Morocco at Foxborough, featuring Morocco's El Aynaoui and Bouaddi — both expected to start. Morocco drew 1–1 with Brazil in their opener, while Scotland won 1–0 against Haiti. Brazil, without Wesley, faces Haiti at 2:30 a.m. Defender Ndicka watched from the bench in Côte d'Ivoire's opening match and is expected to feature against Germany at Toronto Stadium. Türkiye's Çelik, who started their surprise 2–0 loss to Australia, plays Paraguay at 5 a.m. after Paraguay suffered a 4–1 defeat to the USA. Forward Donyell Malen headlines Roma's evening fixtures alongside Ndicka. Malen, who has not yet scored for the Netherlands, will compete for a starting spot against Sweden in Houston, though Depay is also in contention. The Netherlands drew 2–2 with Japan in their opening match.

Paulo Dybala is in contract negotiations with Roma to remain at the club. According to Fabrizio Romano, there was a call between a member of Dybala's new entourage and Juventus, but the Turin club has not made an offer for the Argentine playmaker and is not pursuing his return. Roma continues working on renewals for Dybala, Pellegrini, and Celik. On the transfer front, Roma's primary target is Mason Greenwood from Marseille. Head coach Gasperini is personally involved in pushing for the English winger's arrival to strengthen the attacking department. Marseille's asking price is 50 million euros plus 5 million in bonuses. Roma faces competition from Arsenal and other clubs monitoring Greenwood's situation. Tottenham's reported interest has been denied. Direttore Sportivo D'Amico received formal operational clearance from the league and faces a busy 11-day window to manage squad departures, sales, renewals, and incoming transfers.

Lorenzo Pellegrini turned 30 on June 19, marking a significant milestone for the Roma captain at a crucial moment in his career. The midfielder celebrated privately at midnight with family and close friends, while receiving public birthday wishes from his wife Veronica Martinelli and AS Roma's official channels. Pellegrini's wife shared an emotional message on social media, reflecting on 14 years together: "Ed eccoci qui, amore mio.. sono arrivati anche per te i TRENTA. Se mi volto indietro e ripenso a questi 14 anni insieme, mi sembra incredibile tutto ciò che abbiamo costruito, passo dopo passo. Ma ancora più speciale sarà tutto ciò che ci aspetta, tutto quello che vivremo e condivideremo insieme. Continuiamo a guardarci sempre così, con lo stesso amore, la stessa complicità e la stessa voglia di sceglierci ogni giorno." The timing of Pellegrini's birthday is significant, as his current Roma contract expires in 11 days. However, renewal discussions remain active and progressing positively. While a gap between the two parties remains, ongoing negotiations suggest an agreement is achievable in the coming days. Former Roma player Vincent Candela also sent birthday wishes, calling Pellegrini a "warrior." Despite the contractual uncertainty, Pellegrini's future with the Giallorossi appears secure, with the renewal expected to be finalized soon.

Radio commentary suggests head coach Gasperini has blocked the arrival of a player identified as Alajbegovic at AS Roma. Separately, analyst Torri expressed reservations about Dodô as a potential Roma signing, indicating he is not the club's first choice for the position. In related discussion, commentator Aspri noted that in a two-attacking-midfielder formation, Gasperini views Lorenzo Pellegrini as a starter. These comments reflect ongoing transfer activity and tactical considerations under the new coaching regime, though details remain unclear regarding the specific timeline or nature of these developments.