Gasperini Blocks Chelsea's £60m Koné Bid on Transfer Deadline Day

Roma have made a strong bid for Juan Cabal, the Colombian left-back currently owned by Juventus, in the final hours of the transfer window. According to Matteo Moretto, the club has moved decisively for the player, who is open to the transfer. Atalanta had pursued Cabal for some time without reaching a conclusion, but Roma are now attempting to overtake them and bring the defender to the Stadio Olimpico. The move addresses a specific tactical requirement identified by Gian Piero Gasperini. While the coach has several attacking full-backs available who can play across the left flank, most are naturally right-footed. Cabal's arrival would provide a left-footed option and add a different profile to the department. The signing would complete the squad in an area Gasperini identified as still needing reinforcement. The opportunity has emerged suddenly with the market closing imminently, and requires urgent attention. Roma must quickly establish the terms of a deal with Juventus and determine whether sufficient room exists to reach an agreement before the transfer window shuts. The path forward depends on how swiftly the giallorossi can move.

Roma's decision to halt negotiations for Oosterwolde has been vindicated after the Dutch player underwent surgery today for a biceps femoris tendon injury. The club's medical staff had flagged the severity of the injury during examinations and advised Fenerbahce of the surgical risk, leading Roma to decline to register him. Fenerbahce council member Cihan Kamer confirmed the development: "The deal with Roma fell through because of Oosterwolde's injury. He is being operated on today." The player is expected to return to action in January.

Roma are continuing their hunt for an attacking winger, with director Florian D'Amico working on two fronts: Chelsea's Jadon Gittens and Stuttgart's Lenny Leweling. During recent talks with Chelsea regarding Manu Koné, the club discussed a possible loan move for Gittens. According to Sky Sport, negotiations are ongoing but Roma are still waiting for Chelsea to open the door to a loan arrangement. The club's latest proposal involves a paid loan worth €5 million with a purchase option set at €50 million to persuade the London side. Parallel discussions are progressing with Stuttgart over Leweling. An agreement in principle exists with the German club, but the player has not yet given his consent to the move. Roma have ruled out Luiz Henrique, the Brazilian winger moving further away due to high commission demands from his agents. Separately, Fofana will join Sunderland.