Hermoso and Gollini close to new deals after Lulli

Former Roma striker Roberto Pruzzo has said the club must bring in a forward in January to replace Rodrigo Mora. Speaking on Radio Radio Mattino (104.5), Pruzzo said: "Il Cagliari è in caduta libera, sono in difficoltà e la Roma ne deve approfittare. È importante trovare i tre punti e con la qualità dei giocatori può farcela. Poi deve iniziare anche a fare punti in Champions League contro il Manchester United. La Roma a gennaio deve prendere un attaccante al posto di Mora." In translation, Pruzzo said: "Cagliari are in freefall and are in difficulty, and Roma must take advantage. It is important to find the three points, and with the quality of the players they can do it. Then they must also start picking up points in the Champions League against Manchester United. Roma must sign a striker in January to replace Mora." Piero Torri, speaking on Radio Manà Manà (90.9), said: "Siamo alla sesta partita di un ciclo di nove e temo che possano sentirsi le fatiche fisiche e mentali delle gare precedenti. La Roma deve vincere per continuare ad aggiungere consapevolezza ed autostima e spero ci riesca senza faticare troppo." In translation: "We are at the sixth match of a cycle of nine, and I fear the physical and mental fatigue of the previous games may be felt. Roma must win to keep adding confidence and self-esteem, and I hope they manage it without struggling too much."

AS Roma have secured the futures of two young players, with Emanuele Lulli and Giorgio De Marzi both signing new contracts running until 2031. Further renewals are reportedly close, with Mario Hermoso and Pierluigi Gollini expected to sign soon. Both Lulli and De Marzi were due to expire at the end of the season, and the club has confirmed them. Four players have contracts expiring in June: Gollini, Hermoso, Pellegrini and Dybala. Il Tempo reports that a deal for Gollini was already close last summer for another season, and that the club is still moving in that direction. Gollini is set to be Svilar's deputy again next season. Hermoso, now indispensable for Gasperini, had an option for one additional year activated in the spring. Initial contacts have taken place, and Gasperini has never hidden his high regard for the Spaniard, who has returned to top form under the coach. The situation is different for Dybala and Pellegrini. The club has opted for a one-year renewal for both players, allowing it to assess their performances on the pitch before deciding whether to make a longer commitment. The expectation is that a decision on either player will only come late into 2027, once the picture of their appearances is clearer.

Roma and Juventus have reportedly identified Genoa midfielder Samuel Wiafe, a 2008-born player, as a prospect to strengthen their midfield. Scouts from several of Serie A's biggest clubs were in the stands on Sunday to watch him closely, and both clubs are said to be evaluating him with a long-term view. Genoa bought the player in the summer from Modena for 2.5 million plus bonuses. In Roma's own news, Rodrigo Mora could get a first-team start against Cagliari. With Lorenzo Pellegrini out and Paulo Dybala at best likely to be on the bench, the Portuguese hopes to find room in his natural role. According to Il Messaggero, Gasperini sees Mora not as an alternative to Matías Soulé but mainly as the deputy for Dybala: a pure number ten, to be involved more between the lines and in the final pass. Roma's match against Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico is expected to draw around 60,000 spectators. It is the last home game before a double away trip: the Giallorossi travel to Udine on Saturday, then remain in Friuli to train on Sunday before leaving from Trieste for England, where they face Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday.

AS Roma have secured the futures of two young players, with Emanuele Lulli and Giorgio De Marzi both signing new contracts running until 2031. Further renewals are reportedly close, with Mario Hermoso and Pierluigi Gollini expected to sign soon. Both Lulli and De Marzi were due to expire at the end of the season, and the club has confirmed them. Four players have contracts expiring in June: Gollini, Hermoso, Pellegrini and Dybala. Il Tempo reports that a deal for Gollini was already close last summer for another season, and that the club is still moving in that direction. Gollini is set to be Svilar's deputy again next season. Hermoso, now indispensable for Gasperini, had an option for one additional year activated in the spring. Initial contacts have taken place, and Gasperini has never hidden his high regard for the Spaniard, who has returned to top form under the coach. The situation is different for Dybala and Pellegrini. The club has opted for a one-year renewal for both players, allowing it to assess their performances on the pitch before deciding whether to make a longer commitment. The expectation is that a decision on either player will only come late into 2027, once the picture of their appearances is clearer.

Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico tonight, with kick-off at 20:45, as Gian Piero Gasperini looks to return to winning ways after a draw at the Maradona. Cagliari, coached by Pisacane, started the season well but have lost two matches since the international break. Gasperini is expected to deploy Soulé and Mora behind Donyell Malen. Paulo Dybala is back from injury and is set to start on the bench. Lulli is expected on the right, while Molina and Wesley are in a contest for the left-hand berth. Hermoso and Marten de Roon are expected to be rested. The predicted line-ups printed by the Italian newspapers differ mainly on the left side of the defence and midfield. Most show a 3-4-2-1 formation with Gollini in goal, Ghilardi or Mancini alongside Ndicka and Balerdi, Lulli on the right, Cristante and Pisilli in the centre, and Soulé and Mora supporting Malen up front.

Roma are securing their future with a series of contract renewals, with Pierluigi Gollini and Mario Hermoso reportedly close to signing new deals. Emanuele Lulli's extension to 2031 has already been made official, and the club has also reached an agreement with goalkeeper Giorgio De Marzi. According to Il Tempo, the young goalkeeper, born in 2007, has already signed a new contract running to June 2031, although the club has yet to announce it officially. With the younger players sorted, attention has turned to four players whose contracts expire on 30 June 2027: Gollini, Hermoso, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Paulo Dybala. Roma are assessing each case individually. Gollini's situation is viewed optimistically. An extension of one more season, to 2028, appeared close during the summer, and the club's stance has reportedly not changed. Hermoso has returned to excellent form under Gasperini. Roma exercised their option in the spring to extend his contract to 2027, and initial contacts have reportedly begun to discuss a new agreement. Gasperini regards the Spaniard as an important part of his defensive unit and has never hidden his esteem for him. The situations of Dybala and Pellegrini are considered far more delicate. Both signed one-year renewals during the summer, a decision taken by the club to gain more time to assess their performances, consistency and physical condition before committing further. No final decision has yet been made. According to Il Tempo, the futures of the two players will probably not be settled until 2027, when Roma will have a fuller picture of their contribution this season. The coming months are therefore important for the club's management. While the path to keeping Gollini and Hermoso appears fairly clear, the futures of Dybala and Pellegrini remain open. Both are players of significant technical and economic weight, and the club wants to take the time it needs before deciding whether they will continue together beyond the current season.

AS Roma have secured the futures of two young players, with Emanuele Lulli and Giorgio De Marzi both signing new contracts running until 2031. Further renewals are reportedly close, with Mario Hermoso and Pierluigi Gollini expected to sign soon. Both Lulli and De Marzi were due to expire at the end of the season, and the club has confirmed them. Four players have contracts expiring in June: Gollini, Hermoso, Pellegrini and Dybala. Il Tempo reports that a deal for Gollini was already close last summer for another season, and that the club is still moving in that direction. Gollini is set to be Svilar's deputy again next season. Hermoso, now indispensable for Gasperini, had an option for one additional year activated in the spring. Initial contacts have taken place, and Gasperini has never hidden his high regard for the Spaniard, who has returned to top form under the coach. The situation is different for Dybala and Pellegrini. The club has opted for a one-year renewal for both players, allowing it to assess their performances on the pitch before deciding whether to make a longer commitment. The expectation is that a decision on either player will only come late into 2027, once the picture of their appearances is clearer.

Pierluigi Gollini will start again tonight against Cagliari, keeping goal for Roma while Mile Svilar prepares to come back. Gollini has kept two clean sheets in Serie A, with Como and Genoa, and one in the Champions League against Slovan Bratislava. Against Real Madrid and Napoli, however, he conceded seven goals in total. Against Napoli he was decisive on Politano and Olivera, but was unsure on McTominay's third goal. The numbers nonetheless hold up. Among goalkeepers with at least three appearances, Gollini has a save percentage of 77%, the same as Milan's Maignan. Only Caprile (78%), Svilar (81%) and Mandas (86%) rank ahead of him. He will also start on Saturday against Udinese. Svilar is ready to return. He will have an MRI scan in Belgium on Thursday before heading back to Rome. The aim is to have him available for the Champions League trip to Manchester or for the match against Sassuolo on the final day before the international break. Svilar is eager to get back, but for now Roma's goal is in safe hands.

Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico tonight, with kick-off at 20:45, as Gian Piero Gasperini looks to return to winning ways after a draw at the Maradona. Cagliari, coached by Pisacane, started the season well but have lost two matches since the international break. Gasperini is expected to deploy Soulé and Mora behind Donyell Malen. Paulo Dybala is back from injury and is set to start on the bench. Lulli is expected on the right, while Molina and Wesley are in a contest for the left-hand berth. Hermoso and Marten de Roon are expected to be rested. The predicted line-ups printed by the Italian newspapers differ mainly on the left side of the defence and midfield. Most show a 3-4-2-1 formation with Gollini in goal, Ghilardi or Mancini alongside Ndicka and Balerdi, Lulli on the right, Cristante and Pisilli in the centre, and Soulé and Mora supporting Malen up front.

AS Roma have secured the futures of two young players, with Emanuele Lulli and Giorgio De Marzi both signing new contracts running until 2031. Further renewals are reportedly close, with Mario Hermoso and Pierluigi Gollini expected to sign soon. Both Lulli and De Marzi were due to expire at the end of the season, and the club has confirmed them. Four players have contracts expiring in June: Gollini, Hermoso, Pellegrini and Dybala. Il Tempo reports that a deal for Gollini was already close last summer for another season, and that the club is still moving in that direction. Gollini is set to be Svilar's deputy again next season. Hermoso, now indispensable for Gasperini, had an option for one additional year activated in the spring. Initial contacts have taken place, and Gasperini has never hidden his high regard for the Spaniard, who has returned to top form under the coach. The situation is different for Dybala and Pellegrini. The club has opted for a one-year renewal for both players, allowing it to assess their performances on the pitch before deciding whether to make a longer commitment. The expectation is that a decision on either player will only come late into 2027, once the picture of their appearances is clearer.

Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico tonight, with kick-off at 20:45, as Gian Piero Gasperini looks to return to winning ways after a draw at the Maradona. Cagliari, coached by Pisacane, started the season well but have lost two matches since the international break. Gasperini is expected to deploy Soulé and Mora behind Donyell Malen. Paulo Dybala is back from injury and is set to start on the bench. Lulli is expected on the right, while Molina and Wesley are in a contest for the left-hand berth. Hermoso and Marten de Roon are expected to be rested. The predicted line-ups printed by the Italian newspapers differ mainly on the left side of the defence and midfield. Most show a 3-4-2-1 formation with Gollini in goal, Ghilardi or Mancini alongside Ndicka and Balerdi, Lulli on the right, Cristante and Pisilli in the centre, and Soulé and Mora supporting Malen up front.

Roma are securing their future with a series of contract renewals, with Pierluigi Gollini and Mario Hermoso reportedly close to signing new deals. Emanuele Lulli's extension to 2031 has already been made official, and the club has also reached an agreement with goalkeeper Giorgio De Marzi. According to Il Tempo, the young goalkeeper, born in 2007, has already signed a new contract running to June 2031, although the club has yet to announce it officially. With the younger players sorted, attention has turned to four players whose contracts expire on 30 June 2027: Gollini, Hermoso, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Paulo Dybala. Roma are assessing each case individually. Gollini's situation is viewed optimistically. An extension of one more season, to 2028, appeared close during the summer, and the club's stance has reportedly not changed. Hermoso has returned to excellent form under Gasperini. Roma exercised their option in the spring to extend his contract to 2027, and initial contacts have reportedly begun to discuss a new agreement. Gasperini regards the Spaniard as an important part of his defensive unit and has never hidden his esteem for him. The situations of Dybala and Pellegrini are considered far more delicate. Both signed one-year renewals during the summer, a decision taken by the club to gain more time to assess their performances, consistency and physical condition before committing further. No final decision has yet been made. According to Il Tempo, the futures of the two players will probably not be settled until 2027, when Roma will have a fuller picture of their contribution this season. The coming months are therefore important for the club's management. While the path to keeping Gollini and Hermoso appears fairly clear, the futures of Dybala and Pellegrini remain open. Both are players of significant technical and economic weight, and the club wants to take the time it needs before deciding whether they will continue together beyond the current season.