Ferguson Departs Roma After Loan Spell

Mason Greenwood attended Marseille's preseason training camp at La Commanderie on July 6, appearing in squad photos despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future. The English forward responded to the club's call for the new season, though his departure remains possible. Marseille faces pressure to sell and Roma are leading the pursuit, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini pushing hard to bring Greenwood to the Giallorossi. Gasperini has already spoken with Greenwood multiple times about the move. The player has reportedly agreed in principle to join Roma, expressing enthusiasm for Italian football, Gasperini's tactical vision, and the appeal of the club and city. Marseille value Greenwood at approximately €50 million. Roma must now make a significant financial effort to close the gap and meet the French club's asking price. The coming week is expected to be crucial in accelerating negotiations between the two clubs. Greenwood's decision to report for Marseille's preseason camp rather than force a move suggests he is not attempting to engineer a rapid departure. However, his transfer status remains unresolved, with no agreement finalized between Roma and Marseille at this stage.

Roma are considering a move for 21-year-old forward Nicolò Tresoldi to serve as backup to Donyell Malen, contingent on the departure of Artem Dovbyk. Club Brugge value Tresoldi at approximately €30 million including bonuses. The Cagliari-born forward, who moved to Germany early in his career, began at Hannover before joining Brugge for €7.5 million in 2025. Last season he recorded 23 goals and 9 assists across 58 appearances and holds 24 caps with Italy's U-21 squad, scoring 12 times. Roma will likely accelerate their pursuit of Tresoldi only after resolving Dovbyk's situation. The Ukrainian striker has attracted interest from Spanish clubs and Genoa. Although Dovbyk performed well under former manager Daniele De Rossi, his €3.5 million annual salary and current valuation present complications. Roma may consider loaning him out to rehabilitate his market value before a permanent sale next summer, though the club will attempt to sell him outright first. Roma have also identified cheaper alternatives, including Andrea Pinamonti from Sassuolo with a valuation of €15–20 million and Roberto Piccoli of Fiorentina, though Lazio are also monitoring both players.

AC Milan has offered Portuguese winger Rafa Leão to Roma as the Serie A club seeks to move him on after seven seasons. Leão himself has confirmed his desire for a new challenge following the end of the season. Milan, now under the management of Amorim, is willing to let him leave but only on a loan deal with an obligation to buy set at €60 million. Roma's transfer focus this summer has centred on reshaping the attacking department, with several forwards under consideration. The Leão proposal represents a new option for the Giallorossi, though the deal presents significant financial hurdles. The combined costs of the loan arrangement and the mandatory purchase clause make the overall operation extremely challenging for Roma to complete, independent of the player's own willingness to join. Details remain unclear regarding Roma's interest level or negotiations at this stage. The club continues to monitor other attacking targets as well, with the transfer window expected to intensify in the coming weeks.

Roma is reportedly exploring a possible transfer axis with Bologna as the summer window accelerates. The Giallorossi have made contact regarding three players: Argentine striker Castro, Scottish midfielder Ferguson (Bologna's captain), and defender Ghilardi. Castro, who has also attracted interest from Nottingham Forest, is valued at approximately 40 million euros by Bologna. Ferguson, recently eliminated from the World Cup despite strong individual performances, has drawn attention from Rangers and Atalanta; Bologna is seeking at least 20 million euros plus bonuses for the midfielder. Head coach Gasperini's squad-building plans remain the priority for the Friedkin Group, with Greenwood continuing as the primary transfer target. Roma has informed Bologna that defender Kumbulla—returning from a loan spell at Majorca—is available for transfer, while Bologna has expressed interest in Ghilardi, particularly given the expected departure of Lucumì. The club views Freuler, available on a free transfer from 1 July, as below their level of priority. Details of any formal offers or agreements remain unclear. The 30 June deadline is slowing activity across the market but does not appear to concern Roma's ownership, who remain focused on delivering a competitive squad across all competitions.

Robinio Vaz, the French forward who joined Roma from Marseille in January for €25 million, faces an uncertain future at the club. His status remains suspended as Roma evaluates his position within the squad, with two potential paths emerging: a loan move to a club where he would play regularly, or remaining at Trigoria as a third-choice striker behind other attacking options. With Artem Dovbyk departing and Ferguson returning to Brighton, Roma is undertaking a significant restyling of its attacking department under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The club plans to recruit forwards suited to Gasperini's tactical approach, including a reserve striker in addition to attacking midfielders. Vaz, born in 2007, showed modest progress during his first months but has gradually fallen to the periphery of the project. Roma's current assessment of the young forward remains suspended in judgment. If a suitable opportunity emerges where Vaz would be guaranteed substantial playing time, Roma may consider loaning him out. However, the alternative scenario—where he continues his development at the club's training ground as the third attacking option—remains equally possible. His future will likely depend on Roma's incoming signings and the young player's capacity to force his way back into Gasperini's plans.

AS Roma has fundamentally altered its approach to recruitment following the departure of former sporting director Massara and the appointment of Gian Piero Gasperini as head coach. Young prospects acquired for future development—including Robinio Vaz, Ziolkowski, Ghilardi, Venturino, and Ferguson—are now considered surplus to requirements. The club has signaled these players may depart, either permanently or on loan, as Gasperini prioritizes immediate-impact signings over long-term investments. Gasperini's vision emphasizes players ready to contribute immediately rather than prospects requiring development time. Ziolkowski, a Polish defender, has reportedly been rejected multiple times by the coach and could leave permanently, with Nottingham reportedly interested at a valuation of 20 million euros. Similarly, Vaz, a French forward, no longer fits the profile of a reliable backup to Donyell Malen. The club has also rejected Bosnian midfielder Alajebgovic (class 2007), whom Massara had long tracked, with Gasperini deeming him too inexperienced despite interest from Bayer Leverkusen at 35 million euros. Roma's new sporting director D'Amico is recalibrating the transfer strategy to align with Gasperini's demands for quality and readiness rather than raw potential. Targets like Mason Greenwood and Molina represent this shift—experienced international players capable of performing on Europe's biggest stages. With Roma now competing in the Champions League, the club believes there is no margin for experimental signings.