Juventus target Svilar as Roma demands €50m minimum

Atalanta are preparing to tie down striker Gianluca Scamacca with a contract extension to 2030, after he remained with the Bergamo club despite Roma's interest this summer. Head coach Gasperini had wanted to reunite with Scamacca at Roma, where he could have filled the role of backup to Donyell Malen. Atalanta never seriously considered selling him, viewing him as a cornerstone of their attacking unit. The 26-year-old has established himself as essential to the Bergamo side's attacking plans. According to reports, Atalanta are now moving to protect their investment and secure his future by extending his current deal, with the new contract set to run until 2030.

Endrick has emerged as a target for Roma in the January transfer window, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini identifying the Brazilian forward as a suitable reinforcement for the attacking department. The player was close to joining Roma in the summer, but the move fell through because the 2006-born attacker was committed to proving himself at Real Madrid under Mourinho, who appeared ready to give him opportunities. With limited appearances so far this season, speculation over a potential departure has resurfaced. However, Endrick's representatives have moved to dampen the Roma interest. Alan Redmond, executive vice-president and Global Head of Football at Roc Nation Sports International, the agency representing the forward, has insisted the player remains focused on Madrid. There were multiple clubs from various countries interested in Endrick over the summer, but his determination has never wavered. Redmond said: "In the summer there were many clubs from different countries interested in him. His idea has always been to stay in Madrid. I am convinced that when he gets the opportunity he will score many goals. We will see what happens in the future, honestly I think he will stay at Real for a long time."

Endrick's next move remains unclear after the Brazilian forward failed to secure playing time at Real Madrid, despite José Mourinho blocking his summer move to Roma. With the January transfer window approaching, Roma have joined AC Milan and foreign clubs including Lyon and Aston Villa in pursuing the 2006-born striker. Roc Nation Sports International, the agency representing Endrick, signalled little likelihood of a departure. Alan Redmond, vice-president and Global Head of Football at the agency, said: "In summer there were many clubs from different countries interested in him. His idea has always been to stay in Madrid. I am convinced that when he gets the opportunity he will score many goals. We'll see what happens in the future, honestly I think he will stay at Real for a long time." Redmond added that Endrick had multiple suitors last summer but remained set on continuing in Spain.

Pierluigi Gollini delivered a composed first response to Mile Svilar's month-long absence at Como, removing much of the initial anxiety that gripped Roma when their first-choice goalkeeper suffered injury on the eve of a demanding fixture run. After Donyell Malen's red card complicated the match, Gollini proved the quality of his understudy role through work outside the box—four interventions rooted in tactical positioning and timing, hallmarks of Svilar's own play. He did not need to be Svilar; he needed to ensure Roma did not feel his absence too acutely. He achieved that. Gollini arrives at the hardest test without having erased Svilar from memory but having quietened the doubts that surfaced when the injury news broke and observers began scanning the calendar. He spent the summer months waiting, training, and preparing for moments exactly like Como. "The years pass and with strong goalkeepers it happens that you stay on the bench," he said. The match itself proved instructive: "During the game I felt good, I managed to enter an optimal state and felt fairly fluid. Of course, mental state makes the difference." His readiness now carries weight beyond a single fixture. Wednesday brings the definitive examination: Real Madrid visit the Olimpico. Gollini takes that platform having done what was required—held the line while Svilar recovers, and reminded Roma that some contingencies are well in place.

Roma drew 0–0 at Como in a match defined by defensive solidity and late controversy. The result left Gasperini visibly satisfied, celebrating what he saw as exemplary rearguard work in a tense final phase at the Sinigaglia. The fixture marked Roma's first outing without Svilar; Gollini stepped in to keep a clean sheet. Dybala operated as both ball-carrier and offensive organiser, helping Roma nullify Como's threat. The match turned when Donyell Malen was sent off after being pulled back by Como's Ramon; that dismissal fundamentally reshaped the contest. Referee Fabbri was forced off injured at the 80th minute and replaced by Sozza, with ten minutes plus seven minutes of added time remaining. Roma's capacity to grind out a result away from home reflects progress under Gasperini's charge. The squad showed it could suffer and settle for a draw when circumstances demanded it. Exiting Sinigaglia unscathed holds weight in the current campaign. In the standings, Roma remain in contention but have ceded top place to Inter, who are attempting to pull clear; Lazio continue to surprise and stay within reach. Aleksandro Angeloni, writing in Il Messaggero, noted that Roma became monolithic in the final twenty minutes, with Como offering their most threatening play only during that same spell. The opening forty minutes proved less eventful. Gasperini displayed what was described as a spontaneous and almost cathartic display of joy at the final whistle. Wesley's red card in the previous season—also under referee Fabbri—had similarly influenced match dynamics. The parallel underscored how refereeing decisions and personnel shape outcomes when margins are narrow.

Roma drew 0–0 with Como in a match that offered little evidence either side can challenge Inter this season. The result was the first goalless draw of the 2026–27 Serie A campaign, arriving at the 54th fixture of the year. Gasperini's side remained unbeaten but offered a defensive, cautious display that bore no resemblance to the attacking football both teams had shown earlier in the season. The match turned on the dismissal of Donyell Malen in the second half for a foul on Kaiki, leaving Roma to defend for long periods with ten men. Gasperini celebrated the final whistle, but his mood shifted afterward when discussing the sending-off. "If you freeze the frame it is evident," he said of Malen's challenge, "but this takes us back to what has been a damage to football in our years." Roma will face fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturday's fixture against Genoa, managed by former Roma boss Daniele De Rossi. Mile Svilar is sidelined, and the club's main striker—for whom supporters fear a two-match ban—will also be unavailable. Real Madrid, managed by José Mourinho, visit the Olimpico on Wednesday. Arbitro Fabbri's management defined the contest. For half an hour he made no calls, missing contact between Wesley and Diao, before suddenly beginning to issue cards freely. Six yellow cards were shown in total—matching the combined number of shots on target both teams managed across the entire match. The draw benefited Lazio, who will have taken satisfaction from Como and Roma's failure to close the gap on the Serie A leaders.

Roma drew 0–0 at Como in a match defined by defensive solidity and late controversy. The result left Gasperini visibly satisfied, celebrating what he saw as exemplary rearguard work in a tense final phase at the Sinigaglia. The fixture marked Roma's first outing without Svilar; Gollini stepped in to keep a clean sheet. Dybala operated as both ball-carrier and offensive organiser, helping Roma nullify Como's threat. The match turned when Donyell Malen was sent off after being pulled back by Como's Ramon; that dismissal fundamentally reshaped the contest. Referee Fabbri was forced off injured at the 80th minute and replaced by Sozza, with ten minutes plus seven minutes of added time remaining. Roma's capacity to grind out a result away from home reflects progress under Gasperini's charge. The squad showed it could suffer and settle for a draw when circumstances demanded it. Exiting Sinigaglia unscathed holds weight in the current campaign. In the standings, Roma remain in contention but have ceded top place to Inter, who are attempting to pull clear; Lazio continue to surprise and stay within reach. Aleksandro Angeloni, writing in Il Messaggero, noted that Roma became monolithic in the final twenty minutes, with Como offering their most threatening play only during that same spell. The opening forty minutes proved less eventful. Gasperini displayed what was described as a spontaneous and almost cathartic display of joy at the final whistle. Wesley's red card in the previous season—also under referee Fabbri—had similarly influenced match dynamics. The parallel underscored how refereeing decisions and personnel shape outcomes when margins are narrow.

Roma drew 0–0 with Como in a match that offered little evidence either side can challenge Inter this season. The result was the first goalless draw of the 2026–27 Serie A campaign, arriving at the 54th fixture of the year. Gasperini's side remained unbeaten but offered a defensive, cautious display that bore no resemblance to the attacking football both teams had shown earlier in the season. The match turned on the dismissal of Donyell Malen in the second half for a foul on Kaiki, leaving Roma to defend for long periods with ten men. Gasperini celebrated the final whistle, but his mood shifted afterward when discussing the sending-off. "If you freeze the frame it is evident," he said of Malen's challenge, "but this takes us back to what has been a damage to football in our years." Roma will face fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturday's fixture against Genoa, managed by former Roma boss Daniele De Rossi. Mile Svilar is sidelined, and the club's main striker—for whom supporters fear a two-match ban—will also be unavailable. Real Madrid, managed by José Mourinho, visit the Olimpico on Wednesday. Arbitro Fabbri's management defined the contest. For half an hour he made no calls, missing contact between Wesley and Diao, before suddenly beginning to issue cards freely. Six yellow cards were shown in total—matching the combined number of shots on target both teams managed across the entire match. The draw benefited Lazio, who will have taken satisfaction from Como and Roma's failure to close the gap on the Serie A leaders.

Roma drew 0–0 at Como on 11 October, securing a fourth consecutive clean sheet and maintaining their away record unbeaten, though Inter's victory means Gian Piero Gasperini's side have slipped from top place. The match turned at the 54th minute when Donyell Malen was sent off by referee Fabbri for a dangerous, high challenge on Como's Kukki. The red card appeared to follow a frustration stemming from an earlier unpenalised foul by Ramon on Malen that had broken the Roma forward's rhythm. Despite playing more than 35 minutes with ten men, Roma's defence proved immovable, led by Evan N'Dicka in an outstanding display and backed by Pierluigi Gollini, named man of the match, whose decisive saves kept Como at bay. Gazzetta dello Sport's analysis found the expulsion unquestionable for its severity, but questioned the refereeing context: Fabbri had failed to sanction Ramon's clear hold on Malen moments before, instead only making a note in his book. The second-half draw marks a notable pattern. This is Roma's second expulsion in three seasonal dismissals at the Sinigaglia—Wesley was sent off there last season. Como have benefited from seven red cards in the Serie A, a shared record, reflecting the intensity and pressure they exert at home. The match delivered dense tactical content and controversy despite the absence of goals between two of the league's most attacking teams. Roma's focus now turns to a significant Champions League fixture against Real Madrid.

Como and Roma meet in a high-quality fixture on 11 October as both sides look to test their ambitions early in the season. Gasperini's Roma face significant absences: Bryan Cristante and Mile Svilar are unavailable, with Marten de Roon and Pierluigi Gollini stepping in. Como manager Cesc Fabregas is without Kean, his backup striker. Pellegrini returns to Roma's lineup after six months out, wearing the captain's armband on the trequarti alongside Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen. The fixture is early enough in the campaign to offer limited guidance on league position, but Gasperini will use it to gauge the squad's form and competitive level. Roma field a 3-4-2-1: Gollini; Mancini, N'Dicka, Hermoso; Molina, de Roon, Koné, Wesley; Dybala, Pellegrini; Malen. Substitutes: Vasquez, De Marzi, Balerdi, Ghilardi, Rensch, Lulli, Pisilli, Soulé, Castro, Mora. Como line up in 4-2-3-1: Butez; Couto, Ramon, Chalobah, Valle; Da Cunha, Perrone; Diao, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas.

Roma drew 0–0 at Como in the Serie A lunch fixture on matchday six, holding firm despite Donyell Malen's dismissal midway through the second half. Pierluigi Gollini deputised for the injured Mile Svilar and made several decisive saves, including a low stop on Nico Paz in the second half and an early intervention to deny Paz again. Roma dominated the opening 45 minutes and created several chances—Paulo Dybala fired weakly from close range, Lorenzo Pellegrini struck the post with a long-range effort, and Malen blazed over after being released in the box—but could not convert their superiority. Referee Fabbri issued a yellow to Marten de Roon in the 46th minute for a foul on Kaiki, then dismissed Malen in the 54th for a heavy challenge on the same player that Fabbri judged excessive, despite the contact appearing unintentional. From that point the game shifted decisively: Como pressed for a breakthrough as Roma retreated into defence, but the hosts could not create clear-cut chances to break the deadlock. Douvikas headed wide and fired past the far post; Jesús Rodríguez's late effort missed the mark. Matías Soulé was booked for protesting in the 62nd minute. Gian Piero Gasperini made his substitutions strategically, bringing on Leonardo Balerdi for the injured Mario Hermoso in the 60th minute and later introducing Niccolò Pisilli and Emanuele Lulli as Roma protected their numerical disadvantage. Gasperini restored Lorenzo Pellegrini to the starting lineup after six months out, deploying him as a number ten behind Dybala and Malen. Marten de Roon filled the midfield role vacated by the absent Bryan Cristante, partnering Manu Koné. Wesley and Malen returned from injury for the squad. Arbiter Fabbri had to be replaced by Sozza in the 68th minute after suffering a knee problem. The point extends Roma's unbeaten run but leaves them without a win in open play; the dismissal of Malen proved pivotal in shifting momentum decisively against them after a commanding first half.

Roma drew 1–1 away at Como in Serie A's sixth round, fighting back from a numerical disadvantage after Donyell Malen was sent off for a challenge on Kaiki. The match at the Sinigaglia on Saturday kicked off at 12:30, with Pierluigi Gollini making several decisive saves and Lorenzo Pellegrini striking the post with a shot from the edge of the area. Paulo Dybala had a glaring miss in front of goal after a fine setup by Malen, while Marten de Roon picked up a yellow card in the second half. Niccolò Koné was also cautioned. Roma made two substitutions to manage the deficit in personnel, withdrawing Dybala and Koné for Pisilli and Lulli, then replacing Nahuel Molina with Devyne Rensch. Referee Fabbri was forced to leave the pitch through injury during the second half and was replaced by the fourth official. Roma arrived without Mile Svilar, who is sidelined for a month and expected to return after November's international break, as well as Konstantinos Koulierakis, due to resume training on Monday, and Bryan Cristante. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini had selection decisions to make before the match, with Emanuele Lulli competing with Molina and Wesley for positions on the flanks, and Pellegrini favoured over Matías Soulé in attack, with Rodrigo Mora deployed deeper. Gasperini has won two matches and lost two against Como across his career, while Como's manager Cesc Fabregas holds the same record against both Gasperini and Roma. The first half saw Como attempt to control possession and apply pressing, with Nico Paz testing Gollini, but Roma gradually raised their tempo and dominated phases of play. Malen's earlier chance saw him beat two defenders before failing to finish. Gollini proved crucial with a timely block on a Paz attempt and an alert clearance against Caqueret. Malen's red card, delivered by Fabbri for the challenge on Kaiki, shifted the match decisively. Despite going down to ten, Roma mounted their most dangerous attacks in the second half: Pellegrini's shot struck the woodwork, Dybala received the ball from Malen's excellent turn but fluffed his finish in front of Butez, and Paz's effort was comfortably saved by Gollini. The point left Gasperini's Roma two points behind Inter. Roma begin a punishing schedule with nine matches across 27 days, and face a super-match against Real Madrid at the Olimpico on Wednesday. Pellegrini inherited the captain's armband from Cristante for this fixture. The match, part of Serie A Enilive, was broadcast exclusively on DAZN.