Lyon lower asking price for Fofana as Roma step up pursuit

Inter are preparing to intensify their efforts to sign Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones this week, having maintained interest throughout the summer without exploring alternative midfield options. The English player has been excluded from recent Liverpool friendlies due to a hip problem and has signalled his desire to move to San Siro via social media. Inter are waiting for Liverpool to reduce their asking price, which the Serie A club considers excessive. Inter are unlikely to pay more than €30–35M for Jones given his contractual situation, though they are not seeking a steep discount. The strategy mirrors their approach to signing Djed Spence from Tottenham, who wanted to leave and will have more consistent playing time in Serie A. Should Inter move forward with Jones, they remain open to selling Luis Henrique, who is on Roma's radar along with several Premier League clubs. Inter value Henrique at €25M with room to negotiate the structure of a deal. If he departs, Inter would consider a cheaper signing—preferring someone more aggressive in the final third. Inter's midfield depth gives them leverage in negotiations, and the possibility of signing Jones on a free transfer in a year strengthens their negotiating position, though acquiring from the Premier League remains costly.

Roma are actively exploring departures in the current transfer window. Jan Ziółkowski is in line to leave the club, with several Arab clubs monitoring the Polish defender. The 2005-born centre-back has attracted interest due to his youth and established international pedigree, and Roma are awaiting offers. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini would prefer to move on Daniele Ghilardi instead, but Ziółkowski commands greater market appeal. The arrival of Koulierakis has squeezed playing time for the young Pole, as the new signing can operate as left-centre-back in place of Mario Hermoso or centrally to rotate with Evan N'Dicka. Matías Soulé also remains available for transfer, though no offers have yet reached Roma's Trigoria training ground for the winger. Updates on potential departures are expected in the coming days as the club looks to balance the squad and generate funds. Gasperini's preference for which defender to sell underscores the tactical flexibility now available following recent recruitment, with multiple defensive options enabling the manager to make strategic choices about squad composition.

Roma are intensifying their hunt for a left-sided midfielder over the next two weeks as the club pursues multiple targets across the pitch. Mora's arrival is imminent and Fofana remains a focus, but Roma are not stopping there. The priority search for a left-flank player has seen Cacciamani's stock fall following Torino's refusal to lower their demands, while negotiations over Inter's Luis Henrique have stalled. Roma and Inter have found no total agreement, and the approximately thirty million euros under discussion could be redirected towards Lyon's Fofana. Udogie leads Roma's wish list and could arrive on loan with a conditional obligation to buy, with talks continuing with Tottenham. The Italian player has already agreed to join Roma. Director D'Amico is searching for a deputy to Wesley to complete the wider midfield options for head coach Gasperini.