Gasperini pushes for two more signings as Roma hunt left-back and forward

Roma plan to sign one or two wingers to complete Gian Piero Gasperini's squad, but the Friedkin Group has signalled that any moves must be made without heavy spending unless unexpected sales occur. The club can pursue loan deals, potentially with purchase options, though the door remains open to exceptions in select cases. Roma's director of sport D'Amico is working to find sustainable alternatives. A move for Fofana was nearly agreed at 35 million plus bonuses, but the Friedkin Group will not sanction the deal under current terms. Cacciamani could represent an exception based on his age and cost, though Torino have shown no sign of changing their asking price. Inter value Luis Henrique at 25 million guaranteed, though there is scope for negotiation.

Roma's leadership has set clear priorities for the summer transfer window: one or two reinforcements for the wide positions to support Gian Piero Gasperini, but strict financial discipline imposed by the Friedkin Group means any deals must come as loans with optional purchase clauses rather than permanent signings without prior player sales. Sports director Tony D'Amico is working through a shortlist of options within those constraints. A potential €35 million plus bonuses agreement with Olympique Lyonnais for Malick Fofana has been frozen as too expensive—Lyon intend to keep him through their Champions League playoff against Fenerbahce on 26 August. Alessio Cacciamani of Torino remains a possible path given his age and modest salary, if Torino choose to cash in after signing Niccolò Fortini. Luis Henrique, viewed as the ideal versatile option across both wide midfield and attack, remains blocked by Inter's demand for €25 million guaranteed. Roma await a potential loan opening from Inter in the final days of August. Destiny Udogie's pursuit is complicated by Tottenham's rigid loan formula.

Roma have adjusted their transfer approach in the final days of the summer window, freezing negotiations for Lyon winger Malick Fofana (valued at over €40 million) to focus resources on signing a left-back to provide cover for Wesley. Director of Sport Tony D'Amico has scaled back ambitions to respect UEFA's strict Financial Fair Play rules and avoid potential sanctions or restrictions on European competition squad lists. Luis Henrique of Inter remains the primary target shared with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, valued for his versatility as both a central midfield winger and attacking winger. Inter continue to demand €30 million outright or a loan with a compulsory purchase clause (including conditional terms), and Roma are seeking a sustainable formula to complete the deal in the final hours of the market. A second attacking reinforcement—with Rafael Leão, Christopher Nkunku and Endrick among the club's wish list—can only materialise following the sale of a major asset worth at least €35 million. So far, however, Roma have received no adequate bids for Matias Soulé or Manu Koné.

Roma have adjusted their transfer approach in the final days of the summer window, freezing negotiations for Lyon winger Malick Fofana (valued at over €40 million) to focus resources on signing a left-back to provide cover for Wesley. Director of Sport Tony D'Amico has scaled back ambitions to respect UEFA's strict Financial Fair Play rules and avoid potential sanctions or restrictions on European competition squad lists. Luis Henrique of Inter remains the primary target shared with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, valued for his versatility as both a central midfield winger and attacking winger. Inter continue to demand €30 million outright or a loan with a compulsory purchase clause (including conditional terms), and Roma are seeking a sustainable formula to complete the deal in the final hours of the market. A second attacking reinforcement—with Rafael Leão, Christopher Nkunku and Endrick among the club's wish list—can only materialise following the sale of a major asset worth at least €35 million. So far, however, Roma have received no adequate bids for Matias Soulé or Manu Koné.

Roma have shelved their pursuit of Lyon winger Malick Fofana and refocused their efforts on Inter's Luis Henrique as a left-sided backup to Wesley. Director D'Amico froze the Fofana negotiation for financial reasons, prioritising the Henrique deal despite Inter's firm stance: the Nerazzurri are demanding €30 million for a permanent transfer and will not accept a loan with an option to buy, insisting on an obligation instead, even if conditional. Gasperini is pressing D'Amico to complete the signing, viewing Henrique as ideal for Roma's style of play and capable of playing across the attacking line. The sense is that the deal could unblock in the closing days of the transfer window. Fofana's collapse was hastened by the arrival of Mora and Roma's inability to meet Lyon's minimum asking price of €40 million. Gasperini's wishlist for an additional attacking option includes Rafael Leão and Christopher Nkunku of Milan, Real Madrid's Endrick, and Fofana himself, but all remain out of reach under current financial constraints. Trigoria's watchword is caution. A double signing is not ruled out, but it will only materialise if a sale generates at least €35 million in revenue—a condition that will unlock funds for the winger Roma still want to recruit this summer.

Niccolò Pisilli has cleared medical checks at Trigoria and is on course for selection in Roma's opening Serie A fixture against Fiorentina. The academy product has resumed regular group training after recovering from a calf muscle injury that sidelined him since late July, and is pushing Manu Koné for a starting berth alongside Bryan Cristante in midfield, though Koné currently holds the edge in Gian Piero Gasperini's tactical plans. Pisilli, born in 2004, was unavailable for much of the pre-season campaign but is now building momentum four days before the season opener. Koné, meanwhile, missed most of pre-season preparation owing to post-World Cup rest, yet remains slightly favoured for the midfield role. Wesley, the left-sided Brazilian defender, sustained a minor ankle sprain in recent days that forced him to sit out an August 15th friendly against Borussia Dortmund. The club has implemented precautionary measures with partial training for Wesley, but he is expected to start on the left flank for Roma's debut at Stadio Olimpico.