Genoa in contact with El Shaarawy over potential return

Konstantinos Koulierakis will arrive at Rome's Ciampino airport tomorrow to begin his AS Roma career. The Greek defender joined from Wolfsburg on a permanent transfer worth 15 million euros plus one million in bonuses. Koulierakis will undergo medical examinations in the capital before departing for Wales to link up with his new teammates during their pre-season training camp. The move represents a significant addition to Roma's defensive options as the club prepares for the upcoming campaign.

PSG have opened talks with Ajax over Belgian winger Mika Godts, moving to hijack Roma's interest in the player. According to Fabrizio Romano, the French club have initiated discussions with the Dutch side, who had hoped to retain Godts. Negotiations between the clubs are already underway, with Godts keen to join PSG following positive conversations with sporting director Campos. Roma have already completed signings of Santiago Castro and Koulierakis this window but remain active in the market. The club is pursuing a right-winger — with a move for Read under discussion — and continues to search for an attacking forward. Godts featured on Roma's list of targets after earlier leads on Greenwood, Summerville and Garnacho fell through.

Roma's interest in Endrick dates back to late June, when the Brazilian striker was still engaged in World Cup duty. Head coach Gasperini is an admirer of the forward and sees him as versatile enough to play across both wings or as a central striker. Roma intensified their courtship several days ago when Tony D'Amico visited Madrid to advance talks with Endrick's camp. The club views the forward's recent loan spell at Lyon as a success. A significant error on the line against Norway was seen favourably at Roma's headquarters, as it meant less competition for his signature. Since his return from Lyon, no other serious suitor had approached Endrick until Roma stepped up their efforts. Gasperini's tactical system has made Endrick a priority target, and the coach awaits green light to proceed with the deal. Roma's scouts travelled to Madrid to push discussions forward, signalling the club's commitment to landing the Brazilian forward in the coming window.

Roma find themselves in unexpected stasis on the transfer market one month before their Serie A opener against Fiorentina, hampered by slow planning, a complex summer constrained by Settlement Agreement rules, and difficulty delivering the reinforcements Gian Piero Gasperini has requested. As of late July, Roma had completed zero signings and just one minor departure, leaving six players from last season's squad still to be replaced: El Shaarawy, Ferguson, Tsimikas, Celik, Venturino, and Zaragoza. The club also has several players ready to depart—Salah-Eddine, Kumbulla, and Dovbyk among them—while others including Soulé and Koné remain uncertain. Contract complications surround Dybala, and Pellegrini's position requires clarification. Delays stem from structural issues worsened by Tony D'Amico's late arrival as sporting director, who became operational only in the final ten days of June following a dispute with Atalanta, compounded by World Cup scheduling and Settlement Agreement restrictions. Gasperini intends to compete at the highest level while preserving the squad's core and adding only a few elite signings. Roma pursued Mason Greenwood and Luis Summerville at length, becoming committed to the Dutch player beyond their budgeted limits before the deal collapsed entirely.

AS Roma are closing in on Crysencio Summerville, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini expecting a resolution in the coming days. The club has raised their bid to €50 million to persuade West Ham to sell the Dutch international and fend off competition from Aston Villa. Gasperini will have final say once Roma and Summerville's agents reach an agreement on personal terms. Despite publicly casting doubt on the transfer during Saturday's press conference—a tactical move to maintain negotiating leverage—Gasperini is eager to bring the winger to Rome. The breakthrough hinges on agreeing contract details with Summerville's representatives, the final hurdle before the deal can be completed. Roma's willingness to climb to the €50 million mark signals their determination to secure one of their priority targets this window. The next 24 to 48 hours are viewed as critical to the outcome. Summerville, who would join a squad already including attackers such as Paulo Dybala, Artem Dovbyk, and Stephan El Shaarawy, represents a significant investment in Gasperini's vision for the team.

Roma's squad reported to Trigoria by 12 noon on Monday to begin their first week of training under Gian Piero Gasperini, who enters his second season in charge following the club's return to the Champions League. The first session, preceded by routine medical checks, was scheduled for the afternoon after lunch. The squad welcomed back no new faces, with departures including El Shaarawy, Ferguson, Zaragoza and Tsimikas, and the club opted not to publish the squad list publicly. The decision to withhold squad details reflects uncertainty over Paulo Dybala's contract situation. Roma's hierarchy worked to complete all formalities of Dybala's contract renewal by Monday morning, with the financial terms already agreed for several days. Çelik will be the first player to return following his involvement in international competition, though his own renewal announcement has not yet been confirmed. The full or near-full squad is expected only when the team convenes for a training camp in Wales. Gasperini is awaiting reinforcements from the club's sporting director D'Amico, who has drawn up a target list prioritising Moreira, while Garnacho and Tresoldi remain under consideration for the attack and centre-back positions respectively.