Fofana scores in Lyon win as Roma await Wednesday's Champions League decider

Manu Koné will remain at Roma after Manchester City closed a deal for Lille prospect Bouaddi worth €100 million, ending speculation over the French midfielder's future. City had been searching for a Rodri replacement and had scouted Koné, keeping the door open to a potential move, but the signing of Bouaddi removes that possibility entirely. Gasperini confirmed yesterday in a press conference that Koné would stay, and the transfer developments now settle any remaining doubt. Koné will continue as Roma's central midfielder under the head coach. Roma's next fixture arrives shortly, with Fiorentina awaiting from Monday onwards.

Roma director D'Amico has made Chelsea winger Gittens his top target and is working to bring him to the Stadio Olimpico, but the Blues have rejected the club's initial offer of €3 million for a loan plus €40 million to buy. Xabi Alonso regards Gittens as the ideal alternative to Morgan Rogers and views him as central to Chelsea's plans. Roma are not discouraged by the refusal. According to Alfredo Pedullà, the two clubs are set to hold fresh talks in the coming days. D'Amico wants to understand Chelsea's reasons for turning down the bid and, critically, whether there is room to reopen negotiations. The first rejection will not deter Roma from pursuing their target. Gittens, an English player, has not expressed a desire to leave Chelsea, but the chance to play as a protagonist in the Champions League could shift the dynamic. A stronger offer might persuade Chelsea to reconsider—and possibly convince the player as well. Roma are waiting. D'Amico is pressing ahead. Gittens remains firmly in their sights.

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is preparing to integrate Oosterwolde into Roma's squad, with the versatile defender capable of playing as a fullback or centre-back. The Piedmont-born coach is ready to deploy his new tactical option across multiple positions in the back line.