From rugby to football: Roma's Welsh training base until 8 August

AS Roma's pre-season operations in Wales have become the focal point of head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's early summer planning. The club has established a training base in Wales where Gasperini is overseeing preparations ahead of the new season, with the facility serving as the headquarters for the squad's development work during the initial phase of pre-season. Gasperini continues to assess his available squad following recent summer additions Wesley and Devyne Rensch. However, the coach remains focused on bringing in further reinforcements to strengthen the playing group. The transfer window remains active, with Roma's recruitment team identifying targets to bolster Gasperini's options across the pitch. Key stakeholders including D'Amico and Ryan Friedkin of The Friedkin Group have been planning the club's market strategy, with a decisive summit scheduled to take place before Roma's time in Wales concludes. The search for additional depth continues, with various names being monitored as potential additions to the squad.

Roma are monitoring two Real Madrid prospects as potential signings, with Brazilian winger Endrick emerging as the primary target. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is keen on acquiring Endrick, who spent last season on loan at Lyon and has impressed at the Spanish club. Argentine talent Mastantuono, 18, is also under consideration after featuring early in the campaign under Xabi Alonso before a dip in form typical of his age. Real Madrid appear more willing to sanction Mastantuono's departure on a straight loan deal — no buyout clause or counter-option — for a single season of development before his return to the Bernabéu. Endrick's future hinges on manager José Mourinho's decision. Should the Portuguese coach permit his exit, a structure similar to the Nico Paz-Como arrangement could materialise, allowing Real to nurture his talent while Roma bring a high-level player to Gasperini. Real's recent acquisition of another player has reopened the possibility of outgoings following the departure of García. Roma's ability to pursue either signing depends heavily on outgoings of their own. Matías Soulé's potential departure is key — if the Argentine leaves, Roma could attempt the move. Without such a sale, the window for a new chapter appears unlikely to open.

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, alongside sporting director D'Amico and Ryan Friedkin in a remote link, will hold a market meeting on 31 July before Roma's departure for Wales to define the club's transfer strategy for the coming season. The summit follows the official completion of Santiago Castro's arrival and the imminent signing of Koulierakis, as Roma continues its recruitment drive to strengthen the squad available to Gasperini. The new cycle at the Stadio Olimpico is taking shape after a period of transition. A left winger remains the priority in the transfer window, with Nusa of Leipzig identified as the primary target. Only after securing that position will Roma move forward with other planned operations to complete the squad rebuild.