Malen already feels at home at Roma with charming greeting that has fans bewitched

Rodrigo Mora, still only 19, has made a striking impact in his first months at Roma, according to Corriere dello Sport. Roma had already seen his talent before he joined the club this summer, but few expected him to influence Italian football so quickly. The paper credits both the player and Gian Piero Gasperini, who is shaping him to become even more decisive. The article says Mora has moved beyond being a promising bet for the future. The discovery phase, when he had to learn the team's systems and adapt to Gasperini's philosophy, is over. Mora has now entered a period of maturity, with decisive goals and plays that make a difference. He has also earned a call-up to the Portugal senior squad, a prestigious honour for a player born in 2007. The paper points to his numbers: 4 goals in 9 league matches, three of them in consecutive games against Cagliari, Udinese and Sassuolo. He has also provided 2 assists in four Champions League matches against Real Madrid and Manchester United. The article also plays on his name, noting that Mora can be read as Roma, and then amor. It describes a Portuguese teenager who has won the hearts of Roma supporters in just a few months, turning promise into certainty and talent into something very concrete. In the paper's view, Mora is now a player capable of leaving a lasting mark, and Roma are enjoying a gem that is beginning to shine with impressive consistency.

Endrick has been on Gian Piero Gasperini's list for several months as a possible attacking reinforcement, a signing the Roma coach has requested since arriving at Trigoria. The Brazilian forward received a decisive refusal from Mourinho to leave Real Madrid in the last transfer window, but his playing time at the club remains limited. He wants to play regularly, and a move to Roma, possibly as early as January, is considered one of the best options for his development. Asked about his future, Endrick told Fabrizio Romano: "I'm only 20 years old, so I'll see how things evolve. I just want to play, be happy and help my teammates." He added: "I don't know what will happen in January; it's in God's hands. I only ask for what is best for my career. Whatever is meant to happen will happen. I'll keep my feet on the ground and continue to give my absolute best. Madrid is a wonderful city, but I will always do whatever is necessary to advance my career."

Roma are preparing to strengthen their wide areas in January, with Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Endrick currently the more appealing option over Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens, according to Alessio D'Urso in La Gazzetta dello Sport. The club have promised a reinforcement for the left flank, and Gian Piero Gasperini is keen to add the player to make a further step forward in attack and push for the Scudetto. It is still early to draw a clear picture, but Endrick seems to hold greater appeal at the moment than Gittens, a strong player whose characteristics would also suit Roma's style of play. If talks on Endrick and Gittens move quickly, the operation could be discussed in the coming days. Another known target is Georgian winger Giorgi Kvernadze, who appeals to both Gasperini and sporting director Tony D'Amico. Roma's interest in Kvernadze, however, will have to wait: Frosinone do not intend to part with the Georgian in January as they chase their league objectives, so the matter is expected to be revisited next summer. On contracts, the club are set to proceed, it seems, with a renewal for Spanish defender Mario Hermoso until 2029. D'Urso describes Hermoso as a defender with consistent performances and a left foot with a venomous edge.

Former Roma defender Vincent Candela has written a letter to Il Messaggero backing Gian Piero Gasperini's message that the club must not be satisfied, and argues the side can still push for the title. Candela, a Serie A champion with Roma in 2001, says the team has every reason to believe it can compete until the end of the season, even though Inter have the strongest squad on paper and may win the league. Candela praised the way Roma play, writing: "Watching them play is a spectacle: they score, they entertain, and they show an intensity and quality that is not common, especially in Serie A." He credited Gasperini directly: "The credit goes to Gian Piero: his work is a guarantee." He also highlighted the coach's relationship with the city, saying he had approached it quietly and had already built a strong sense of belonging. Candela went through the squad in detail. He said the attack is firing on all cylinders, that Soulé has returned to making the difference, and that Cristante, de Roon and Koné are a guarantee in midfield. He added that Lulli and Pisilli bring freshness, and that the defence offers many guarantees. He also pointed to the start to the season with Malen as something that can make a difference. Candela concluded: "If you have clear ideas and give a couple of the pieces this squad is missing, you can enjoy yourselves even more. I am certain the club will do it."

Former Roma player Vincent Candela has written in a letter published by Il Messaggero that Roma should believe they can contend for the Serie A title until the end of the season, backing Gian Piero Gasperini's approach that the club should not settle for less. Candela wrote that Inter may win the league given they have the strongest squad, but that Roma have all the qualities to fight for it to the final day. Candela praised the way Roma play, saying watching them is a spectacle: they score, entertain and show an intensity and quality that is not common, especially in Serie A. He credited Gasperini for the team's progress, describing his work as a guarantee. He also praised the coach's relationship with the city, saying he approached it humbly and has already built a strong sense of belonging. Candela highlighted several players. He said the attack is firing on all cylinders, that Soulé has returned to making the difference, and that Cristante, de Roon and Koné in midfield are a guarantee. He added that Lulli and Pisilli bring freshness, and that the defence offers many guarantees. Starting the year with Malen, he said, can make the difference. He concluded that if the club keeps its ideas clear and adds a couple of pieces the squad is missing, the team can enjoy itself even more. He said: "I am certain the club will do it."

Roma are looking to strengthen in January, with sporting director Tony D'Amico prioritising a quick, right-footed winger who can operate from the left, cut inside and beat his man, as Gian Piero Gasperini has been waiting for since the summer. The club's room for manoeuvre is limited by the settlement agreement with UEFA, which is preparing a new fine for the Friedkin Group's club in November. For that reason, D'Amico is working on a model similar to the Donyell Malen deal: a loan with a option to buy, which could be turned into an obligation under certain conditions, spreading the investment over several financial years. The first name remains Endrick. The Brazilian from Real Madrid is still D'Amico's dream target, and contacts are being kept alive to see whether a door could open in January. The 2006-born talent is getting very little playing time and needs regular football. However, Roma must overcome the resistance of the Spanish club and its coach José Mourinho. Endrick also does not perfectly fit the profile of the left-sided winger with pace that Gasperini wants, although he would represent an opportunity of the highest level. The other concrete option leads to Jamie Gittens of Chelsea. The Englishman, already chased last summer, is a winger closer to the characteristics the coach is seeking. He too is struggling to find minutes, and the Blues could consider a temporary move. Competition is not lacking, but the possibility of a loan makes this option particularly interesting for Roma. The name of Giorgi Kvernadze of Frosinone also remains warm, but mainly with a view to next summer. The Ciociaro club does not seem willing to part with the Georgian mid-season and is working to tie him down with a renewal and a significant salary increase, so a January move appears complicated, while the discussion could reopen at the end of the season. Gasperini is also reportedly weighing the addition of a midfielder to his rotations. Over the summer he considered four central players sufficient, but the tight schedule of matches and the injury to Manu Koné have shown how thin the midfield cover can become. Among the names circulating again is Pierre-Emile Højbjerg of Marseille, a club facing financial difficulties. The Dane was already evaluated in the summer and could come back into focus. Wiafe of Genoa and Darryl Bakola of Sassuolo are also attracting interest, the latter a young profile with long-term potential on whom competition is already significant. For now these are interests to be explored, with no defined negotiations. Jayden Oosterwolde, by contrast, does not look set to be revisited, the move having fallen through over the summer after problems emerged in his medical tests. The striker therefore remains the absolute priority, but January could also bring a second signing. D'Amico must balance Gasperini's requests, the opportunities offered by the market and the club's financial constraints. Roma are showing they can compete at the top of Serie A, and the goal now is to give the coach more options to face the second half of the season without constantly asking the same players for extra effort.