Kumbulla sidelined by Gasperini as Roma offer him to Torino in Cacciamani swap

Roma are intensifying their pursuit of Feyenoord left-back Givairo Read as they seek to strengthen their defensive options for head coach Gasperini. A Roma delegation travelled to Rotterdam yesterday to negotiate a deal for the 20-year-old, offering €25 million (€23m plus €2m in bonuses), according to Gazzetta dello Sport. Roma director D'Amico did not travel with the squad to Wales as he conducted his various rounds across Europe. Nottingham Forest are also in the race for Read, though their offer is lower at €19m plus €2m in bonuses. Nottingham have reportedly already agreed terms with the player on a five-year contract worth €20 million total — €4 million per season. Roma must now either match that financial offer or convince Read with a lower salary, potentially around €3 million annually, while dangling the possibility of Champions League football.

Lorenzo Pellegrini is on the verge of signing a new contract with Roma after the club revised its initial offer. The Friedkin Group had proposed a one-year deal expiring in June 2027, but Pellegrini sought a three-year commitment. The two parties are now expected to agree on a two-year deal with an option worth €2.5 million per season. Pellegrini has accepted a significant pay cut and awaits final approval from ownership. The midfielder's commitment to Roma has never wavered despite the protracted negotiations, and he remains eager to continue under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Pellegrini did not travel to Cardiff with his squad and is currently training in Rome with a personal physiotherapist as he nears complete recovery from an injury sustained late in the previous season. The contract renewal is expected to be finalised pending the Friedkin Group's definitive sign-off. Once fit, Pellegrini will be available to resume full duties in the 2026–27 campaign.

Roma have not completed any significant departures during the current transfer window, despite extensive speculation over outgoing moves. The club declined offers from Inter for Mancini and N'Dicka, from Juventus for Svilar (€42 million) and from Porto for Pisilli (€22 million). Atlético Madrid also made an offer for Koné, though Manchester United are reportedly interested in the midfielder. The decision to retain key players appears to have been made by the Friedkin Group at the request of head coach Gasperini, who wanted to maintain squad competitiveness. Roma needed to engineer profitable sales to address Financial Fair Play regulations with UEFA, following an extension of the compliance deadline. By allowing the 31 July transfer deadline to pass without moving on any of their leading talents, the club has deferred resolving this situation. As a result, Roma face disciplinary action from UEFA's headquarters in Nyon, with a ruling expected in November. The club anticipates a fine of €10–12 million and a restriction on squad size for European competitions in 2027–28, reducing the permitted roster from 25 to 22 players. More severe penalties — such as a ban on fielding newly signed players or exclusion from competitions — are considered unlikely.

Torino have turned down Roma's initial offer of €10 million plus bonuses for left-back Alessio Cacciamani, the club's hierarchy valuing the 19-year-old at no less than €15 million. Roma identified Cacciamani as a priority target in this summer's transfer window, particularly following the departure of Angeliño. The youngster, a product of Torino's youth system, has spent time on loan at Juve Stabia in Serie B and possesses technical ability, creativity, and physical attributes that have impressed Roma's recruitment team. Cacciamani remains high on the agenda for Roma's decision-makers, and the deal is far from concluded with sufficient time remaining in the transfer window. The club is expected to return to Torino with an improved proposal in the coming weeks. The left-back position represents one of Roma's most pressing needs this summer, and Cacciamani's profile — combining pure technique with intelligence and humility — fits the profile Roma are seeking for the role.

Gian Piero Gasperini will hold a crucial transfer meeting with Roma sporting director D'Amico and owner Ryan Friedkin today before the team's departure for Wales. The summit will focus on finalising the club's market strategy for the remainder of the season as Gasperini, the club's new head coach, continues to push for reinforcements to mount a Champions League challenge. Left-wing remains Roma's priority, with RB Leipzig's Nusa staying at the top of the target list. Gasperini will have the opportunity to reiterate this directly to the board. The departures of Angeliño and Çelik have left gaps in the full-back department that require urgent attention. Read is being considered as a hot prospect to address those needs, with Roma having already tabled an offer to Feyenoord. The Dutch club's approval is now required for any deal to progress. Gasperini has already secured initial signings including Castro and Koulierakis, but the technical staff believes further investment is essential for a competitive campaign. All parties are emphasising the need to row in the same direction as Roma builds its new project under the new coaching regime.

Roma are actively pursuing attacking reinforcements and wide players across Europe, with director Tony D'Amico currently evaluating targets in the Premier League, La Liga, and Eredivisie to meet head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's requirements. D'Amico's recent trip to Madrid has revived interest in Real Madrid prospects Endrick and Franco Mastantuono, both favoured by Gasperini, though Roma would only sanction their transfer via a buy-back clause—a scenario that could accelerate if Matías Soulé departs. On the attacking front, Kevin Schade of Brentford has emerged as a target valued at 45 million euros by the English club, alongside Antonio Nusa from Leipzig, who is priced at 60 million. Negotiations for Abde Ezzalzouli have stalled following Betis's Champions League qualification and the player's initial reluctance towards the move. For the flanks, Roma are pressing hard for Givairo Read from Feyenoord, having reached total agreement with the Dutchman and tabling an offer close to 25 million euros. Fresneda and Juanlu Sanchez remain alternatives on the right. On the left, the club is evaluating Cacciamani to address numerical gaps created by the imminent departures of Angeliño and Salah-Eddine, which would leave Wesley and Devyne Rensch as the only natural left-back options in the squad.