Gasperini continues to push for attacking reinforcements: four targets remain on Roma's radar

Gian Piero Gasperini is already planning Roma's January window despite the club sitting top of the table with a functioning attack led by Dybala and Malen. Between appearances at the Trento Festival and work at Trigoria, Roma are targeting reinforcements in the attacking department, focusing on players currently struggling for minutes at their clubs. A conversation between CEO Galantic and Gasperini at the festival underscores Roma's philosophy of planning winter moves in advance. Roma's priority remains a quality wide forward, with evaluation also ongoing into a more complete profile like Oosterwolde. Four players already tracked in the summer transfer window remain in the club's sights: Gittens, Leweling, Luiz Henrique and Endrick. The common thread linking them is a shortage of regular playing time. Gittens, a Gasperini favourite, has yet to debut in the Premier League. Leweling plays only sporadic minutes at Stuttgart and was excluded from the initial squad list under new national team coach Klopp. Luiz Henrique remains blocked in Russia by bureaucratic issues that have also cost him national team call-ups. Endrick's situation is the most delicate. Mourinho secured him at Real Madrid over the summer, but the Brazilian has virtually disappeared: just four minutes across La Liga and the Champions League combined. That picture of underuse could shift as soon as November, when UEFA will make decisions on the Settlement Agreement, opening new scenarios potentially favourable to Roma heading into the winter market.

Roma have moved ahead of AC Milan in the pursuit of Real Madrid's Endrick, already opening discussions with the player's representative agency Roc Nation and positioning themselves for direct talks with Madrid's hierarchy during the Champions League match at the Olimpico on 14 October. The Brazilian winger has endured a difficult start at Madrid, limited to just four minutes of playing time due to a muscle injury and seeking rhythm through Brazil's friendlies against Australia and India. Madrid rejected approaches from Milan and Aston Villa in the summer, but that stance could shift in January if Endrick's minutes remain scarce through the congested autumn fixture schedule. Roma intends to exploit the Champions League encounter to speak directly with Madrid's board and press their case for either a loan or transfer move. Milan, for their part, rely on owner Cardinale's established partnership with Roc Nation, strengthened by joint investments in the United States. However, Madrid holds the final say: the club has previously loaned Endrick out—to Lyon without recall options—to aid his development. Should the player seek regular playing time midway through the season, Roma are ready to move decisively into the running.

Porto president André Villas-Boas has backed Rodrigo Mora to establish himself at Roma following the midfielder's move from the Portuguese club two months ago. Speaking to the Corriere della Sera, Villas-Boas described the transfer negotiation as complex. "It's true because Rodrigo is an idol of Porto's fans, a player who was formed in our academy and represents so much for all of us—a real gem," he said. "Last season he didn't get the playing time he hoped for, so at a certain point we decided to listen to proposals for him. Roma came looking for us with force and in the end we reached an agreement that was satisfying for everyone." The deal between the two clubs includes performance-related clauses tied to Mora's output. Villas-Boas, speaking both as Porto's president and drawing on his experience as a coach, expressed confidence in the 24-year-old's prospects in Serie A. The midfielder joined Roma in August after spending his career in Porto's academy system, where he had become a fan favourite. His path to regular football has been blocked by competition, prompting the move to Italy as a fresh opportunity to develop his career. On Mora's chances of succeeding, Villas-Boas was unequivocal: "He has unlimited talent. At the right time he will find his space and enchant Roma—I'm certain of that. And more: he has great personality, he knows where he wants to go and he knows what objectives he wants to pursue along his career, which is why he will impose himself. Technically Rodrigo has a talent that can take him serenely among the best in the world; I have no doubts."

Gian Piero Gasperini is already planning Roma's January window despite the club sitting top of the table with a functioning attack led by Dybala and Malen. Between appearances at the Trento Festival and work at Trigoria, Roma are targeting reinforcements in the attacking department, focusing on players currently struggling for minutes at their clubs. A conversation between CEO Galantic and Gasperini at the festival underscores Roma's philosophy of planning winter moves in advance. Roma's priority remains a quality wide forward, with evaluation also ongoing into a more complete profile like Oosterwolde. Four players already tracked in the summer transfer window remain in the club's sights: Gittens, Leweling, Luiz Henrique and Endrick. The common thread linking them is a shortage of regular playing time. Gittens, a Gasperini favourite, has yet to debut in the Premier League. Leweling plays only sporadic minutes at Stuttgart and was excluded from the initial squad list under new national team coach Klopp. Luiz Henrique remains blocked in Russia by bureaucratic issues that have also cost him national team call-ups. Endrick's situation is the most delicate. Mourinho secured him at Real Madrid over the summer, but the Brazilian has virtually disappeared: just four minutes across La Liga and the Champions League combined. That picture of underuse could shift as soon as November, when UEFA will make decisions on the Settlement Agreement, opening new scenarios potentially favourable to Roma heading into the winter market.

Roma remain fixed on an attacking winger for the January transfer window, with four candidates dominating discussion at Trigoria: Leweling, Gittens, Luiz Henrique and Endrick. Head coach Gasperini is methodical in his approach—this is his familiar pattern, reshaping the squad when the window reopens. The club also has a full-back slot in mind, though a potential return to Oosterwolde cannot be ruled out. The winger target, however, commands the focus of sporting director D'Amico and Roma's recruitment team. Each of the four front-runners faces obstacles at their current clubs. Gittens, reportedly Gasperini's preference, has yet to debut in the Premier League and suffered an injury while on U21 duty. Leweling has accumulated only 146 minutes of action and missed selection in the new national team coach Klopp's initial squad of 44 players during a difficult phase at his club. Luiz Henrique remained in Russia due to bureaucratic issues and lost his international call-up, making a January move appear unlikely. Endrick, protected and blocked by Mourinho in summer, has been sidelined at Real Madrid with just four minutes of playing time granted. Much hinges on November, when UEFA will rule on Roma's alleged breach of the Settlement Agreement. The expectation is that a loan deal with a purchase option—a formula rejected by the club in summer—may now gain traction and suit Gasperini's requirements.

Giallorossi.net launched a new transfer feature on 2 October examining potential signings to fit Roma's tactical needs under Gian Piero Gasperini. The inaugural instalment focuses on Archie Brown, the left-back at Fenerbahçe who scored against Roma on 10 September in the opening Champions League fixture—a performance that earned him the UEFA man-of-the-match award. Brown, born 28 May 2002, is 24 years old, 1.90 metres tall and naturally left-footed. He plays primarily as a left-back but operates across the entire flank and can adapt to a tighter defensive line as a centre-back. He progressed through Derby County's academy before moves to Lausanne, then Gent, before joining Fenerbahçe in summer 2025 for approximately €8 million on a contract to 2028 with an option for a further season; Gent retained a percentage on future sales. The article notes he mirrors the profile Roma pursued over the summer: Jayden Oosterwolde, a tall, athletic left-sider capable of multiple defensive and attacking duties. Brown and Oosterwolde both play for Fenerbahçe but differ subtly—Brown leans more naturally to wing play, while Oosterwolde carries stronger defensive characteristics and centre-back adaptability. In the 2025-26 season Brown recorded 4 goals and 6 assists across 36 appearances for Fenerbahçe in all competitions. He covers ground through stride length and power rather than pure pace, arrives in the final third without sacrificing defensive solidity, and brings a rare combination of height and mobility for a modern full-back. The article identifies weaknesses: he is not devastatingly quick, technical execution under pressure requires improvement, and defensive rigidity against rapid wingers in tight spaces can be exposed. He does not consistently create chances but progresses play through runs and box entries. Transfermarkt values him at approximately €12 million, though Fenerbahçe would likely demand significantly more given his age, performance, contract length and Gent's percentage. The article suggests a realistic market valuation of €15–20 million, a substantially lower cost than other players linked to Roma.