Manchester City turn attention to Koné as search for Rodri replacement intensifies

Roma's transfer priorities have shifted following the completion of Rodrigo Mora's signing. The club is now concentrating efforts on the left-back position and has deprioritised other targets, according to reports from Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto. Interest in Malick Fofana has cooled considerably. Roma had an agreement in place with the Belgian winger but has not given Lyon the go-ahead to negotiate further. A proposed deal worth €35 million plus add-ons was deemed excessive by the club. After restructuring the terms to bring Mora to the capital, the Fofana operation has been sidelined. Similarly, pressure on Alessio Cacciamani has been relaxed as Roma refocus their efforts elsewhere. Luis Henrique has become the priority target, with Roma now pressing hard on that front. The challenge now is to find agreement on the financial terms between player and club.

Roma have less than two weeks left in the transfer window and must balance incoming reinforcements with outgoings. While it remains difficult to move Koné on, both Soulé and Ziółkowski are on the market. Ziółkowski arrived in the capital a year ago but has not convinced head coach Gasperini and may now generate useful revenue for the club's balance sheet. Roma's sporting director awaits offers, but the club is already preparing a defensive contingency plan. Koulierakis has arrived and will serve as Mario Hermoso's backup in theory, but should Ziółkowski leave, the club intends to plug the gap by signing an experienced centre-back on loan rather than permanently. In recent days, Oosterwolde of Fenerbahce was offered to Roma. The approach reflects the club's preference to maintain financial flexibility while addressing defensive depth before the window closes.

Roma's pursuit of Inter winger Luis Henrique has stalled, with the two clubs unable to bridge a significant gap in their demands. Inter are requesting around €30 million for the Brazilian, while Roma want to sign him on a loan deal with either a purchase option or an obligation to buy contingent on specific conditions. Inter have proposed straightforward trigger clauses—such as Roma's survival in Serie A or the accumulation of their first league points—but the clubs remain at odds. The player's wage demands have also complicated matters. With negotiations proving difficult, Roma are exploring alternative targets. Cacciamani is on their list of options, and Torino's arrival of Fortini has signalled Rome's shift in focus. A move for Udogie is considered unlikely or impossible.