Fiorentina target Soulé in pursuit of attacking depth

Roma's transfer activity is far from over. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini remains unsatisfied with the squad additions of Castro, Koulierakis and Molina, and the club is pursuing further reinforcements. An agreement with Malick Fofana, the 21-year-old Belgian winger from Olympique Lyonnais, remains live. Lyonnais coach Paulo Fonseca has approved the sale and the club is in talks with Roma, contingent on completion of the pending Mora deal. Fofana, who is valued at 35–40 million euros, earns approximately 2 million per year and fits Roma's salary parameters—constraints that blocked moves for Greenwood, Summerville, Leão and Martinelli. Roma are seeking a loan with an obligation conditional on certain criteria. Concerns over Fofana's fitness after a 133-day ankle injury layoff have eased, and an agreement with the player is in place. Gasperini has two or three options for most positions but only Wesley at left-back. Roma remain focused on sourcing a backup left-back, actively pursuing Tottenham's Udogie, Inter's Luis Henrique and Torino's Cacciamani. Udogie is considered the ideal profile for Gasperini given his defensive attributes and Wesley's attacking role. Luis Henrique has been adapted to play across the flank on both sides and higher up. Torino are asking substantial fees for Cacciamani, but Roma prefer a costly loan with conditional rights or obligations. Discussions with Tottenham have intensified after Udogie's availability became clearer following Spence's departure to Inter. Luis Henrique, now sidelined at Inter, is pushing for a Roma move.

AS Roma announced the departure of Luigi Cherubini on a temporary basis to Benevento. The winger, born in 2004, took part in pre-season training under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini before the move. Benevento acquired him on loan. Roma confirmed the transfer via social media with a message of encouragement to the player.

Rodrigo Mora is set to complete his move to Roma after the club and Porto agreed a deal on 17 August. The transfer fee stands at €25 million, with Porto retaining 50 per cent of any future sale. That sell-on clause can be removed if Roma pay an additional €25 million next year. Mora is scheduled to land at Ciampino airport at 16:30 on 18 August, followed by medical tests and the signing of a contract through 2031. The Portuguese forward will train with Gian Piero Gasperini's squad from 19 August and could feature in Roma's squad for the Serie A match against Fiorentina at the Olimpico on Monday. Gasperini has identified Mora as a key addition to his attacking options as the squad prepares for the new season. The manager is also pursuing Lyon midfielder Fofana as he continues to reshape the team.