Dybala hopes to stay at Roma as Boca Juniors fails to make official offer

Roma have identified Frosinone midfielder Giorgi Kvernadze as a target to strengthen Gasperini's attack, according to reports. The Georgian midfielder appeals to the Roma coach, but Frosinone—managed by Alvini—are holding firm in their valuation, demanding at least €25 million. The pursuit of other attacking options remains active: Endrick, the Brazilian currently out of favour at Real Madrid under Mourinho, continues to be monitored by Roma's sporting director D'Amico, with a potential approach planned for January. Roma's summer transfer window saw other targets slip away. Leweling, pursued by Roma until late in the window, was also on the radar of Inter under Chivu, though Stuttgart resisted both clubs' advances. The window's conclusion left gaps that Gasperini is now tasked with addressing through future recruitment cycles.

Gian Piero Gasperini addressed Roma's commercial partners at Relais Appia Antica, speaking about the club's demanding nature and the squad's recent performance. He said: "I knew that Roma footballically is very demanding and difficult. But beyond results it matters to show you are working seriously, and that is always appreciated." Gasperini called the recent match against Inter "a spectacle" and thanked the business leaders for their confidence in the club. He also unveiled a personal project: a new wine from his vineyard called "Freisa 3-4-3", releasing on 5 October. "The 3-4-3 has been my fortune and I hope it is a good omen: with that system I built almost all my successes," he said. Roma have begun planning for the January transfer window to expand Gasperini's squad options. Among the profiles being monitored is Giorgi Kvernadze, a Georgian winger from Frosinone born in 2003, who has made a strong start to the season. Roma's scouts have closely followed the player, who has recorded 5 goals and 2 assists in Serie A and Coppa Italia. Frosinone appear reluctant to sell easily and have reportedly set the price at around €25 million. Napoli have also shown interest in Kvernadze. In his book "Oltre", Francesco Totti revealed a backstory from Paulo Dybala's arrival at Roma. The club had considered giving Dybala the number 10 shirt and wanted Totti himself to present it during the unveiling. Totti refused bluntly: "The answer was sharp: 'Are you all mad?' If you have the courage, give it to him yourselves. Nothing against the player—I like him very much as a person too." Dybala ultimately chose number 21, avoiding a direct comparison with Totti's legacy. Totti explained he would not oppose seeing the number 10 worn again, but with one condition: "Every day I hope another Totti manifests himself. One born in Rome, grown up in Rome, who chooses Roma for life. That shirt should go to someone who can build a long and deep bond with the club."

Jamie Leweling was tracked by Roma in the final stages of the summer transfer window, but the Giallorossi were not alone in their interest. Inter also made a concrete approach for the Stuttgart winger, according to Tuttomercatoweb. The Nerazzurri explored the scope for a possible deal with Stuttgart and assessed Leweling's position, though the interest never developed into a formal negotiation. Leweling remained in the Bundesliga as the window closed. Stuttgart's valuation proved a significant obstacle. The club had no intention of parting easily with the winger and set the same asking price for all interested parties: a minimum of €40 million. Roma attempted to bring Leweling to Rome in the final hours of the summer transfer window before the move collapsed entirely. The German's versatility made him a particularly attractive prospect, as he could operate in several attacking positions. The revelation adds Inter to the list of Italian clubs who pursued the player. The Nerazzurri evaluated Leweling both for the right flank and to add different qualities to their attack. Ultimately, neither Roma nor Inter succeeded in securing him. Stuttgart maintained a rigid stance on their valuation and Leweling stayed in Germany, deferring any possible move to Serie A for the time being.

Roma's league-leading position rests not only on 14 goals scored—six of them by Donyell Malen and four assists from Paulo Dybala—but fundamentally on their command of dribbling, a technical foundation where the club struggled badly last season. Roma's successful dribbling rate has soared from 39.2% in the 2025–26 campaign to 61.73% in this opening stretch of Serie A, precisely the area Gasperini identified for improvement. The coach hopes to accelerate that progress further in January, when sporting director D'Amico will attempt to secure a left-footed attacking midfielder playing on the right side. The scale of the transformation is stark. Last season Roma ranked 19th overall in dribbling completion; they now lead the league. This tactical shift reflects Gasperini's complete commitment to an attacking-minded approach, beginning with high pressure and ball recovery, and relying on instinct, pure technique and creative play rather than conventional structure. Malen and Soulé top Roma's individual dribbling charts with 2.6 completed dribbles per match apiece. Rodrigo Mora ranks third with 2.1 per match, and Daniele Ghilardi—a defender—sits fourth with 1.9. Dybala, despite his four assists, ranks eighth in the Roma squad with a modest 0.9 dribbles completed per match, converting only 30.8% of his attempts.

AS Roma have established themselves as Serie A's most effective dribbling team this season, recording a successful dribble rate of 61.73% — a dramatic improvement that has placed them ahead of Inter (58.56%), Como (54.14%), Torino (53.88%) and Lazio (53.73%). The turnaround represents a radical shift from the previous season, when Roma finished near the bottom of the same metric with 39.23%. Donyell Malen and Matías Soulé lead Roma's dribbling statistics with 2.6 successful dribbles per match. Malen, who tops the league's scoring charts with 6 goals from Roma's 14, maintains an efficiency rate of 66.7%, while Soulé operates at 51.5%. Manager Gian Piero Gasperini's tactical approach has extended dribbling responsibility throughout the side: Rodrigo Mora averages 2.1 successful dribbles with 60% accuracy despite limited minutes, Wesley completes 1.7 per game at 66.7% efficiency, and defender Daniele Ghilardi has emerged as a surprising contributor with 1.9 dribbles per match at 73% success, reflecting an attacking system that involves defenders in the offensive push. Paulo Dybala trails the trend at 0.9 successful dribbles per match with 30.8% effectiveness, though he compensates through his playmaking, having already recorded 4 assists this season. Looking ahead, Gasperini intends to strengthen the attack further. For the January transfer window, he is seeking a trequartist with strong one-on-one dribbling abilities to increase the unpredictability of Roma's offensive play.

Gian Piero Gasperini addressed Roma's commercial partners at Relais Appia Antica, speaking about the club's demanding nature and the squad's recent performance. He said: "I knew that Roma footballically is very demanding and difficult. But beyond results it matters to show you are working seriously, and that is always appreciated." Gasperini called the recent match against Inter "a spectacle" and thanked the business leaders for their confidence in the club. He also unveiled a personal project: a new wine from his vineyard called "Freisa 3-4-3", releasing on 5 October. "The 3-4-3 has been my fortune and I hope it is a good omen: with that system I built almost all my successes," he said. Roma have begun planning for the January transfer window to expand Gasperini's squad options. Among the profiles being monitored is Giorgi Kvernadze, a Georgian winger from Frosinone born in 2003, who has made a strong start to the season. Roma's scouts have closely followed the player, who has recorded 5 goals and 2 assists in Serie A and Coppa Italia. Frosinone appear reluctant to sell easily and have reportedly set the price at around €25 million. Napoli have also shown interest in Kvernadze. In his book "Oltre", Francesco Totti revealed a backstory from Paulo Dybala's arrival at Roma. The club had considered giving Dybala the number 10 shirt and wanted Totti himself to present it during the unveiling. Totti refused bluntly: "The answer was sharp: 'Are you all mad?' If you have the courage, give it to him yourselves. Nothing against the player—I like him very much as a person too." Dybala ultimately chose number 21, avoiding a direct comparison with Totti's legacy. Totti explained he would not oppose seeing the number 10 worn again, but with one condition: "Every day I hope another Totti manifests himself. One born in Rome, grown up in Rome, who chooses Roma for life. That shirt should go to someone who can build a long and deep bond with the club."