Garnacho wanted by Roma, but Premier League and Saudi Arabia also circle

Matías Soulé's future could take him to the Premier League after his representatives travelled to England to meet with Sunderland and Fulham, both clubs that have expressed interest in the Roma winger. The exploratory mission was aimed at assessing the economic viability of a potential move and understanding the scope for a deal, with the agent evaluating proposals from both English clubs. Roma have not yet opened formal negotiations with either Sunderland or Fulham. The Giallorossi remain waiting for a concrete offer before entering into discussions, and will only consider Soulé's departure if a proposal deemed adequate arrives at the table. At present, no concrete steps have been recorded between the club and either English side. Soulé, born in 2003, joined Roma from Real Betis and has become an important squad option for the club. Any potential transfer would depend entirely on Roma receiving an offer they judge to be acceptable, with the exploratory nature of the current talks suggesting both English clubs are in the early stages of their interest.

Alejandro Garnacho's career has taken an unexpected turn after two high-profile moves failed to reignite his form. The Argentine winger, now 22, joined Chelsea from Manchester United for £40 million but has struggled to convince at Stamford Bridge, making 43 appearances with 8 goals and 4 assists last season and frequently substituted or left out of the starting XI. His trajectory represents a paradox: the fearlessness that once defined him—nurtured watching Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United and Lionel Messi in the national team setup—has seemingly transformed into insecurity on the pitch. Garnacho's career has been shadowed by off-field controversies and public disputes with management, most notably a row with manager Ruben Amorim following a Europa League final defeat to Tottenham two seasons ago. At Manchester United, he recorded 11 goals and 10 assists, yet tabloid focus remained fixed on his conduct rather than his statistics. Now marginalized at Chelsea despite his potential, a change of environment appears necessary. A move to Roma under manager Gian Piero Gasperini could provide the fresh start he needs—particularly with Paulo Dybala, whom Garnacho idolized as a child and wore his Argentina shirt with pride, now at the Giallorossi. Reuniting with Dybala's guidance at Roma might help the young winger rediscover his focus and resolve the contradiction that has defined his recent years.

Gianluca Mancini is making the most of the final weekend of rest before Roma's pre-season begins on Monday 13 July at Trigoria under Gian Piero Gasperini. The defender from Pontedera has been keeping fit by cycling, a passion he has pursued alongside former professional cyclist Marco Cipollini. Cycling and swimming were among Mancini's earliest sporting loves before he chose to pursue football. Mancini is widely recognised as a leader within the squad and a reflection of the supporters' values on the pitch. His contract runs until 2027, and a new deal is now within touching distance. Though Inter had linked with the Roma defender in recent weeks, both player and club are clear in their intention to continue together. The target is an extension through to 2029. Mancini will report to Trigoria with the rest of the Roma squad to begin preparations for the 2026–27 season under Gasperini's direction.