Premier League Clubs Eye Roma Players; Wesley Offers Rejected, Chelsea Scouts Koné

Moroccan winger Salah-Eddine has turned down the chance to make his loan move from AS Roma to PSV permanent, preferring to return to the Giallorossi and compete for a first-team spot. The Dutch club had a right of recall on the player following a solid season in the Eredivisie, but Salah-Eddine has refused to extend his stay at Eindhoven and instead wants to test himself at Roma. AS Roma were exploring the possibility of selling Salah-Eddine as part of their efforts to generate capital gains by the 30 June deadline. With the player now insisting on a return to Italy, PSV must find a replacement. The Dutch club has already begun the search for an alternative and is reportedly targeting Quilindschy Hartman, a former Feyenoord player currently at Burnley, which has recently been relegated to the English Championship. Salah-Eddine was competing at the World Cup when he made his decision clear. The situation has become a focal point of transfer discussion in Dutch media, as PSV works to identify a new left-sided option before the summer window closes.

Turkish club Trabzonspor has expressed interest in signing Artem Dovbyk from AS Roma. The Ukrainian striker remains a subject of transfer speculation as the summer window develops. Details regarding the specific condition attached to any potential move remain unclear from the available information. Dovbyk's future at Roma continues to be an open question in the transfer market, with multiple clubs monitoring the situation.

Trabzonspor is pursuing Artem Dovbyk as a potential signing from AS Roma, but the Turkish club is proceeding cautiously due to concerns about the Ukrainian striker's physical condition. The medical staff of Trabzonspor has requested comprehensive medical records and detailed information on Dovbyk's fitness, particularly given his injury-plagued previous season which included surgery. Dovbyk has been available for transfer as Roma seeks to offload him, though the club has struggled to find a buyer due to his substantial cost on the balance sheet, approximately €25 million. Betis has also shown interest in the player. Trabzonspor estimates his value at around €15 million and is keen to move forward with negotiations, but only after receiving and reviewing his complete medical documentation. The club wants to avoid rushing into a decision given the significant financial commitment involved. The Turkish side's cautious approach reflects broader concerns about Dovbyk's recent injury history. While Trabzonspor has identified him as a target, the club has made clear it will not accelerate the process until it has full confidence in his physical condition based on detailed medical assessments from Roma's staff.

Roma are actively reshaping their full-back options ahead of the 2026–27 season. The club is pursuing Diego Moreira, a 21-year-old left winger from Strasbourg who is currently at the World Cup with Belgium and also holds a Portuguese passport. Strasbourg have set an asking price of around €40 million, which Roma consider too high. The club is exploring an alternative structure—a loan deal with a €25 million purchase option—that could make the move feasible. Wesley remains untouchable in the full-back ranks, while Celik's contract renewal is described as near completion. Salah-Eddine is expected to depart, and the futures of Rensch and Angeliño remain uncertain. Roma are also monitoring alternatives including Molina from Atlético Madrid (valued at €15–18 million), with Ruggieri and Dodó from Fiorentina considered less likely targets. On the left flank, Angeliño has attracted interest from Real Betis Sevilla, though the Spanish club is proposing only a loan arrangement. Roma have valued Angeliño at €10 million and are unwilling to discount him, particularly with the June 30 transfer deadline approaching. Angeliño, recovering from a serious injury that limited his involvement last season, is keen to remain at Roma and prove himself to head coach Gian Piero Gasperini during pre-season training, which begins on 13 July.

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.

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has ruled out Brazilian winger Dodo as a transfer target for Roma, despite recent speculation linking the Fiorentina player to the club. Gasperini's focus is elsewhere: he prioritizes offensive reinforcements, seeking at least two new attacking signings before addressing other positions, including the wing. Greenwood remains his primary target in attack. Dodo's exclusion from Roma's plans stems from two main factors. Fiorentina's elevated asking price for the Brazilian winger and Gasperini's own preference for alternative profiles have shifted the club's attention away. Among the alternatives now under consideration is Nahuel Molina of Atlético Madrid, whose profile appears to align more closely with the coach's vision for the position. As a result, Dodo is not expected to join Roma as a winger in the coming transfer window, barring unexpected developments. Wesley, Roma's current defender, will continue his partnership with new teammates, with the potential arrival of players like Molina signalling the club's strategic direction. Gasperini's emphasis on attack-first recruitment reflects his tactical priorities as Roma rebuild under the Friedkin Group's ownership.