Koné returns to give Roma midfield the spark Gasperini needs

Roma are pressing to close a deal for Alessio Cacciamani, the 2007-born Torino left-back who impressed in Serie B last season. The club has tabled an offer of around €12 million, cutting the gap with Torino's asking price to just €2 million. Cacciamani would provide depth on the left flank behind Wesley as Roma prepare for the new season under Gasperini. To generate funds and offset spending, Roma are simultaneously working on player sales. Jan Ziolkowski is expected to receive an official offer from Saudi Arabia worth approximately €20 million—a substantial profit on his €6 million summer purchase. That deal could unlock further investment in the squad. Matías Soulé remains a possible departure to finance additional signings, though no official offers have been received so far; Milan had shown some interest in recent days but nothing concrete has materialised. Tony D'Amico continues to manage multiple fronts across the transfer market, with the aim of delivering Gasperini a complete and competitive squad ahead of the season's start.

Real Madrid have decided to keep Endrick and rule out any sale or loan move this summer. The Brazilian forward has impressed José Mourinho and will have an opportunity to prove himself at the Bernabéu. However, his long-term future remains uncertain. According to The Athletic, if Endrick fails to find regular playing time in the coming months, Madrid could revisit a loan arrangement — a model they already employed last season when he spent time at Lyon. Roma had maintained regular contact over a potential deal but have been rebuffed by Madrid's stance. The Giallorossi may attempt another approach in January, though the club's resolve appears firm. Endrick himself has not yet committed to staying; he retains the option to request a transfer if he feels sidelined. The Brazilian's participation and minutes will be the decisive factor in whether he remains in the Spanish capital or seeks an exit when the winter transfer window opens.

Roma resumed training at Trigoria on 11 August following a spell at a Welsh training camp, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini welcoming back key figures and new arrivals. Manu Koné returned from post-World Cup leave and is set to remain at the club barring an irresistible offer, with Chelsea having made only a tentative enquiry. Argentine winger Nahuel Molina arrived at Ciampino on 10 August in front of approximately 200 celebrating supporters and signed a four-year contract on 11 August, becoming immediately available for selection. Lorenzo Pellegrini, fresh from renewing his contract, will not yet feature, as he completes final physiotherapy for a right thigh muscle injury recurrence. The midfielder will rejoin the squad only after 15 August. Pellegrini's absence is the sole notable absence from an otherwise buoyant day at Trigoria, where Gasperini begins preparations with a reinforced squad ahead of the 2026-27 season.