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Zeki Çelik completed his move to Juventus on a three-year contract worth 4 million euros per season (including bonuses) after undergoing medical tests, marking the latest in a painful succession of Roma departures to their Serie A rivals. The Turkish right-back leaves after four seasons and 151 appearances, during which he scored two goals. His exit was particularly difficult for head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who was already expecting him at Trigoria. The Roma-Juventus transfer axis has been a recurring wound in the club's history. In summer 1970, under president Alvaro Marchini, three key players departed simultaneously: defender Luciano Spinosi, midfielder Fabio Capello, and forward Fausto Landini. The bleeding continued through the decades with goalkeeper Angelo Peruzzi, forward Daniel Fonseca (1997), and others following suit. The most traumatic period came in summer 2004, immediately after Roma's title challenge under Fabio Capello: Juventus acquired French defender Jonathan Zebina on a free transfer and Brazilian midfielder Emerson for approximately 28 million euros, the latter's departure accompanied by jeers at the Olimpico. More recent transfers have compounded Roma's pain. Midfielder Miralem Pjanic departed in 2016 after Juventus triggered his 32-million-euro release clause. Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, who spent two seasons on loan at Roma from Arsenal, joined Juventus permanently. In January 2012, centre-forward Marco Borriello moved to Turin on loan and scored a decisive goal in their title-winning campaign.

AS Roma sporting director Tony D'Amico has accelerated negotiations to sign West Ham winger Summerville, with the Dutch player agreeing in principle to the move. After weeks of stalled talks, the deal has gained momentum in recent days, with the main stumbling block—Summerville's wage demands of €6 million against Roma's initial offer of €4 million plus bonuses—now resolved. The player has given his approval to join Roma, and the economic agreement is within touching distance, with only minor details remaining to be ironed out. D'Amico is prepared to present an official offer to West Ham worth approximately €40 million plus €5 million in bonuses. Roma is keen to complete the signing as their first piece of transfer business, having seemingly fended off Premier League competition for the player. West Ham's contract contains a clause that has prevented the English club from setting an asking price of €50 million, suggesting that a bid of €40 million plus €5 million in add-ons could seal the agreement.

Roma have moved swiftly to identify replacements for departing right-back Zeki Çelik, with chief scout D'Amico prioritising Atlético Madrid's Molina and Fiorentina's Dodo. Both players were previously monitored in recent weeks but shelved as Roma expected Çelik to remain. Molina, an Argentine defender valued for his technical quality and versatility, carries a €30 million asking price that Atlético Madrid are reluctant to reduce. Dodo, a Brazilian alternative, is priced at approximately €15 million but Fiorentina are keen to retain him, and Napoli are also competing for his signature. Roma are also exploring younger options. Savona of Nottingham Forest, a 2003-born defender with senior experience, has re-entered discussions as the English club may be open to a loan arrangement—a solution that could suit Roma's immediate needs. D'Amico is actively working on these avenues to ensure Çelik's departure leaves no gap in the squad.