Roma's Matías Soulé: Intermediary explores Saudi Arabia transfer

Marseille is navigating a difficult summer financially and administratively. The French club must raise approximately €100 million by 30 June to balance the books following failed Champions League qualification and declining television rights income. UEFA has imposed a €10 million fine and demands an austerity plan; failure to comply risks European competition exclusion in coming years. The DNCG (French financial oversight body) has suspended its decision pending additional documentation, leaving Marseille under scrutiny. Greenwood, Marseille's most valuable asset, is central to resolving the crisis. Roma holds strong interest in the English winger, but the clubs remain apart on valuation—Marseille demands €50 million plus €5 million in bonuses, while Roma cannot currently meet that figure and must sell players first to fund the deal. The transfer could extend into July. Despite acute financial need, Marseille's leadership has reiterated its resolve. A club source told L'Équipe: "In many people's minds, we will sell Greenwood because we are forced to sell. But they are wrong. There are too many symbolic and financial aspects at stake in this file." Marseille insists it will not compromise on Greenwood's price, even as time and cash pressure mount.

Matías Soulé is being evaluated by Roma as a potential sale to generate revenue before the end of June. The winger has attracted open contact from Saudi Arabian clubs Al Hilal and Al Ahli as suitors explore a move. Roma views Soulé as one of several players who could be sold to create financial gains ahead of the transfer deadline. The exact status of negotiations and any formal offers remain unclear, though the interest from the Saudi clubs signals potential movement in the market.

AS Roma is close to selling young player Romano, with Cagliari emerging as the frontrunner ahead of Palermo. The clubs are in advanced negotiations to complete a deal by June 30, with the transfer valued at €6–7 million. Part of the fee will go to Winterthur, the Swiss club that holds a 15% sell-on clause from Romano's previous arrangement. Roma is actively pursuing sales to secure financial gains before the June 30 deadline, with FFP requirements pressing the club to offload players. Romano represents one of several young academy prospects who could generate revenue this summer. The striker recently completed a season with Spezia in Serie B and is now seeking a move to Serie A to revive his career prospects. Cagliari, managed by Pisacane, has overtaken Palermo in the race to sign the player. Both clubs are keen to finalize the transfer within days, though the exact timeline remains subject to ongoing discussions between the parties.