Fofana emerges as Roma's leading attacking target as Champions League outcome may ease Lyon's stance

Jonathan Rowe, Bologna's striker, has praised Santiago Castro's move to Roma and offered warm words about Artem Dovbyk, who has made the reverse journey from the Giallorossi to Bologna this summer. Rowe told Gazzetta dello Sport: "I'm happy for him. I wish him to grow further at Roma because he's an excellent player and a friend. It will be very strange to face him, we hope he does well except against us." On Dovbyk, who departed Roma for Bologna, Rowe said: "For me he's a top player. He has physicality, technique, he sees the goal. He has everything to do well and to get his revenge. I'm very happy he's with us." The comments reflect the close relationship between the two Serie A sides, with Castro and Dovbyk swapping clubs in the current transfer window.

Torino have opened talks with Evan Ferguson regarding a potential move to Serie A, according to reports. The Giallorossi forward, currently on loan at Roma, is being targeted by the Turin club as they seek attacking reinforcement ahead of the 2026–27 season. Torino's injury worries — particularly with Zapata dealing with a knee problem, Adams in the squad, and Njie potentially departing — have prompted the club to explore fresh options in the final third. Ferguson scored five goals during his time in a Roma shirt but endured a complicated campaign hampered by injuries, which necessitated surgical intervention. The 22-year-old arrived at the Stadio Olimpico on loan from Brighton with a €40 million option to buy last summer. His injury struggles and limited opportunities have now caught the attention of Torino, who believe a fresh start in Turin could benefit both player and club. Initial contact between Torino and Ferguson's representatives has been made to assess the feasibility and terms of a potential transfer.

Roma have revived their interest in Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe as they continue to strengthen their squad for the 2026–27 season, but the English talent has firmly closed the door on a move. Following the closure of the Molina operation, Roma identified Rowe as a potential left-sided winger to meet Gasperini's requirements. However, the path to a deal appears blocked: Bologna have already rejected an offer of approximately €30 million from Everton and regard Rowe as non-transferable. Roma have engaged with Rowe's representatives, though the chances of securing him remain low. Rowe himself has made his position clear in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, stating: "I am a Bologna player. This is a great club, with clear ideas and a new project that I am focused on one hundred per cent on. I feel part of this world, I do not think of anything else and nothing else interests me." The transfer approach comes after the pista Nusa cooled owing to cost considerations. Roma's pursuit of alternatives underscores Gasperini's continued search for a right-footed left winger to complete his attacking arsenal. Rowe also offered a warm message for Santiago Castro, who recently arrived at Roma from Bologna: "I am happy for him. I wish him to grow even more at Roma because he is an excellent player and a friend. It will be very strange to face him, we hope he does well… except against us."