Endrick impresses Mourinho with aggressive display as Roma maintain interest

Roma's transfer plans for this summer have stalled on multiple fronts. Negotiations for Rodrigo Mora have become protracted, with the deal now at risk, while the club has also encountered resistance in its push for Luis Henrique from Inter. Porto have rejected Roma's latest proposal for Mora — a season-long loan with a conditional obligation to buy — as the Portuguese club wants certainty over a permanent sale, at least for next year. Roma remain willing to offer up to €50M for Mora but only with the right structure, given they are planning further signings. Luis Henrique, the Brazilian winger, is hesitant about the move to the Olimpico. Inter are open to selling for €25/30M following their acquisition of Djed Spence, but Henrique is reluctant to commit immediately. His concern centres on Roma already having two high-profile wing-backs in Wesley and Nahuel Molina, making him uncertain of his minutes and role. Roma cannot begin discussions over his personal terms until he fully embraces the project. Both Roma and Inter also have Malick Fofana on their shortlist should they target additional attacking options on the flanks. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini may yet intervene to persuade the Inter player, given his versatility and access to rotation minutes. Roma typically do not push hard for players without immediate enthusiasm to join, and as the window progresses, likelihood of deals succeeds diminishes.

Genoa have initiated contact with Brighton to explore the possibility of signing Evan Ferguson, the Irish striker who spent last season on loan at Roma. De Rossi, Genoa's manager, is targeting Ferguson as he searches for attacking reinforcements. Ferguson endured a difficult campaign under Gasperini at Roma, scoring few goals and delivering inconsistent performances before an injury cut short his spell. Roma chose not to activate the purchase option in his loan agreement, and Ferguson returned to Brighton. He is currently sidelined with injury and undergoing recovery work away from first-team training. Ferguson's Roma chapter lasted just one season, but his name has re-entered the Italian transfer market only months after his departure from the Stadio Olimpico. Torino are also monitoring the situation and have registered interest in the 21-year-old. A move to Serie A would offer Ferguson a second chance in Italy under different circumstances after his underwhelming debut campaign. The Brighton loanee will be hoping to resurrect his reputation away from Rome, though his current injury status may complicate any imminent switch.

Roma's pursuit of Portuguese prospect Mora remains stalled, with today potentially marking a decisive moment in negotiations. The class of 2007 talent has been on the verge of joining the Giallorossi but must wait to complete his move to the capital. Roma continues to work intensely to close the deal, though Porto has created more complications than anticipated. The core dispute centres on the buyback clause terms and the percentage on any future resale. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is ready to provide Mora with increased playing time and a prominent role in the squad, which aligns with the teenager's desire for more regular football. However, Porto is safeguarding its position by exploring alternatives. According to A Bola, Porto's sporting director has already requested evaluation of replacement targets, with Feyenoord's Timber and Bom under consideration. The Portuguese club will wait to resolve the Mora situation before making any move on those options. The final say rests with both clubs as negotiations continue. Time is tightening for Mora, with the coming hours expected to prove decisive in determining the transfer's outcome.