Friedkin Group appoints Tony D'Amico as new sporting director

Crysencio Summerville remains Roma's primary target in the current transfer window, though an agreement between the club and the West Ham forward is yet to be finalised. The Dutch attacker has shown openness to joining Roma and has reduced his salary demands, but according to Sky Sport, the Giallorossi are still awaiting a definitive response from Summerville. Alfredo Pedullà reported that talks remained inconclusive, with no accord reached on either wages or transfer fee despite sustained interest from the capital club. Summerville has emerged as the headline name on Roma's recruitment agenda in recent days. The forward's willingness to lower his financial expectations has encouraged optimism, yet the negotiations remain in a delicate phase. Garnacho is being held on standby as an alternative option should the Summerville move falter. No figures or timescale for a potential deal were disclosed. Roma's pursuit underscores the club's determination to strengthen their attacking options as the window progresses.

Roma have made no approach for Fiorentina right-back Dodò and have had no contact with the Tuscan club, according to transfer specialist Alfredo Pedullà. The Brazilian, whose contract runs until 2027, had been linked with the Giallorossi during the summer transfer window, but those rumours have now been dismissed by Pedullà. Roma have been searching for wing reinforcements following the departure of Zeki Çelik to Juventus after his contract expired. Dodò emerged as a possible target among several profiles under consideration. The 1998-born full-back had also attracted interest from Napoli and was expected to leave Fiorentina in the coming weeks, but Roma's interest appears not to have progressed beyond speculation. The situation remains one to monitor as Dodò continues discussions with other potential suitors, though Roma have evidently decided not to pursue a formal bid for the defender.

Samuele Belmonte, a 2007-born striker, is set to depart AS Roma on a permanent transfer to Ancona. The 19-year-old, who made one appearance for Roma's Primavera side this season, will sign a three-year contract with the Serie B club. The transfer has been agreed in all major details, with both clubs expected to issue official confirmation shortly. Belmonte becomes another young player to exit Roma during the current window. The move represents a step up in competitive level for the teenager, who will look to gain senior experience in the Italian second tier following limited opportunities in the club's youth setup.

Emma's 2013 song "L'amore non mi basta" has resurged in popularity across Instagram and TikTok in recent weeks, driven largely by videos featuring Paulo Dybala and his years at Juventus. The track has climbed back up the charts thanks to the social media phenomenon, blending football culture with music in the way that is now commonplace on platforms where footballers serve as subjects for creative edits. Dybala, Roma's number 21, has become the focal point of the trend. Speaking from the stage at Tim Summer Hits in Piazza del Popolo, Emma acknowledged the striker's role in the song's renewed success. She said: "I am honoured. I thank Dybala and all the footballers, I am most honoured." The trend has extended beyond Italy, becoming an anthem in Spain at Atlético Madrid as well, demonstrating the cross-border appeal of the viral moment.

Gian Piero Gasperini will address the media on Thursday at 14:00 at Roma's Fulvio Bernardini training ground, marking his first public comments since the club entered its second week of 2026–27 preparation. The press conference comes as Roma finalises several squad matters. Paulo Dybala's contract renewal has been officially confirmed, while Zeki Çelik departed to join Juventus. The announcement of Gasperini's media engagement provides clarity for supporters amid the ongoing transfer activity and squad reshaping under the new head coach. Gasperini, who took charge in 2025, has been overseeing Roma's opening training sessions at the club's training facility. The Thursday conference will be held in the centre's press room.

Matías Soulé's future at Roma is unresolved as the winger trains at Trigoria ahead of Sunday's first friendly, with no concrete offers yet on the table. Sunderland, Fulham, and Bournemouth have all made enquiries, while Borussia Dortmund has conducted only exploratory discussions, but none have matched Roma's €40 million asking price, which clubs regard as excessive. Soulé declared on his return to the capital: "I don't know if I'll stay." His agent returned from England without a concrete proposal. Roma's financial need to sell has not persuaded any club to meet the valuation. Only Saudi Arabian teams could satisfy the Friedkin Group's demands, but Soulé has reaffirmed to his entourage that he has no desire to play in Saudi Arabia—a position he has maintained since late June. The club is actively searching for a winger, with Summerville a target, though he plays on the opposite flank. On the right wing, Dybala and Matías Soulé are Roma's current options, meaning any new arrival would further limit Soulé's playing time.