Mancini sends message of love to Roma with Instagram post from Curva Sud

Chelsea have placed Manu Koné high on their shortlist under manager Xabi Alonso and plan to intensify negotiations in the coming hours, according to RMC Sport. However, any move hinges on Enzo Fernandez's departure to Manchester City. Although Koné has previously expressed interest in playing in the Premier League, Roma are holding firm with less than a day until the transfer deadline, demanding no less than €55 million to let the French midfielder leave. The tight timeframe and difficulty in sourcing a suitable replacement have pushed Roma's management to prioritize keeping Koné in Gian Piero Gasperini's squad. The club's position reflects their determination to avoid losing a key player at the final hour of the window, despite the midfielder's stated Premier League ambitions.

Real Madrid are monitoring Evan N'Dicka as a potential defensive target, according to Spanish media reports emerging in the closing hours of the transfer window. The Ivorian centre-back, a cornerstone of Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma defence, has emerged on the club's radar partly because José Mourinho, who managed Roma and knows N'Dicka well from that spell, is an admirer. The report, carried by Fichajes.net and attributed to Spanish journalist Miguel "Látigo" Serrano of Diario Madridista/OKDIARIO, highlights N'Dicka's value as a left-footed central defender—a specific characteristic Mourinho is seeking. No formal negotiation between Real Madrid and Roma has been opened, and no offer has reached the club. N'Dicka's name sits instead on Madrid's list of monitored defensive opportunities, with any potential move dependent on the Spanish club's own outgoings. The 27-year-old holds a Roma contract until 30 June 2028 and is valued by Spanish press sources at €30–35 million—a figure that would serve as a reference point for any theoretical operation rather than a demand from Roma. The article notes that the situation could gain momentum in coming months. Real Madrid are thinking ahead on their defensive recruitment, with developments tied to Mourinho's squad hierarchy and fitness conditions. N'Dicka's contract position is highlighted as potentially significant: should he enter 2027 without a new deal from Roma, he would edge progressively closer to the final eighteen months of his terms, making him increasingly attractive on the transfer market. For now, however, N'Dicka remains a central player in Roma's technical project with no ongoing negotiations recorded with Real Madrid. Mourinho's knowledge of the defender and appreciation of his profile have nonetheless placed his name firmly in the Spanish club's sights.

Roma have made fresh contact with Stuttgart on Monday 31 August in an attempt to accelerate their pursuit of winger Jamie Leweling, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. The Giallorossi are pushing to reach an agreement with the Bundesliga club, following the rejection of an initial Roma proposal in recent days. Leweling has now moved ahead of Luiz Henrique as Roma's preferred target in the final hours of the transfer window. Roma and Stuttgart continue to work on bridging the gap over the structure and financial terms of the deal. The club is preparing for what could be decisive hours in negotiations, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini waiting for an attacking midfielder to be delivered. General manager Ghiggia D'Amico is keeping multiple options open as contingencies. The Luiz Henrique option with Zenit remains in parallel play and represents a concrete alternative should the Stuttgart discussions fail to reach a successful conclusion. Roma are now focused on closing the Leweling transfer in what the outlet describes as a final sprint of the window.

Marten De Roon has joined AS Roma and is determined to move past a 2023 incident when he posted a photo with a middle-finger gesture and text mocking the club after Atalanta's victory over the giallorossi. The post drew controversy and a €2,500 fine. In his first interview at Trigoria, De Roon said he had not authorised publication of that post. "I always play around on social media, but on that occasion I overstepped the mark," he explained. "I didn't authorise that post against the giallorossi — it sounds like a lie but it's true. I'm very sorry." He pledged to prove himself on the pitch rather than through words: "Social media is one thing, I want to demonstrate on the field that I am someone who goes beyond that. I will give everything for the shirt and want to repay the trust with facts." De Roon spent nine years at Atalanta under Gasperini, serving as captain, and the coach has now brought him to Roma. The midfielder is excited by his new surroundings. "I'm super happy, it's something very beautiful," he said of Trigoria. "Roma is a great club, the training ground is top level and I'm eager to begin." He is already familiar with the Olimpico but always faced it as an opponent. He relishes the prospect of Champions League football this season: "Last season Roma was in great form, the Olimpico is special, always full and impressive. The fans are very warm and this year we'll play against very strong teams in the Champions League, the atmosphere will be amazing. We must enjoy these evenings and try to achieve great results." De Roon believes he can contribute immediately. He knows Bryan Cristante, Paulo Dybala and Gianluca Mancini from Serie A, and two fellow Dutch players are already at the club: Donyell Malen and Devyne Rensch. "I want to help because I know Gasperini's system very well. There are two Dutch lads: Malen and Rensch. I want to play my part and I've joined a very strong squad," he said. He acknowledged he must now earn the affection of Roma supporters who saw him as an enemy until recently: "Super happy to be here, I can't wait to play in front of you at the Olimpico. I hope to be welcomed in the right way. Daje Roma."

Marten De Roon presented himself officially to Roma on 31 August 2026, expressing delight at joining the club. "I'm super happy, it's really something very beautiful. The transfer to a great society, I saw the sports centre and it's high level and I have so much desire to start," De Roon said at his unveiling. De Roon spent nine years under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini at his previous club, where he regularly started and served as captain. He credited Gasperini with developing both him and the squad to a high standard. "When we spoke a few days ago he made a big effort and gave me this opportunity to come here, and for that I thank him so much. I also thank the club and the society that wanted me: it's not at all obvious, I'm really super happy," De Roon said. He acknowledged Roma's current strength, noting that "the squad is there, it's very strong. There are guys like Bryan Cristante, who I know, Paulo Dybala and Gianluca Mancini, who have played here for many years. I want to give a hand, I know Gasperini's game very well." On a previous social media post that appeared to target Roma, De Roon clarified his approach: "I'm someone who always jokes on social media, I always try to push the limit. On that occasion I think I overstepped the limit. There's an explanation though: with two friends I manage my social media. It was the only time – it seems like a lie but it's true – where I didn't authorise the post, because I had many interviews after the match. I'm sorry because I overstepped the limit." He expressed eagerness to play at the Olimpico, describing the stadium as "something very special" and noting that Roma's return to Champions League football creates "a crazy environment." De Roon sent a message to Roma supporters: "I'm super happy to be here. I can't wait to play at the Olimpico in front of you, because I realise it's a very special environment. I hope you welcome me in the right way. Forza Roma!"

Marten De Roon has given his first interview as a Roma player, addressing his previous social media comments about the club while expressing enthusiasm for his move from Atalanta under Gian Piero Gasperini. The Dutch midfielder spoke to the club's official channels about the excitement of joining a top-tier organisation, his nine-year relationship with Gasperini at his former club, and his eagerness to play Champions League football at the Olimpico. De Roon clarified the contentious social media posts that had drawn criticism from Roma supporters. "I'm someone who always jokes on social media, I always try to push the limit," he said. "On that occasion I think I went over the limit. But there's an explanation: two friends and I manage my social media. It was the only time—it seems like a lie but it's true—that I didn't authorise the post, because I had many interviews after the match. I'm sorry because I went over the limit." He added: "I want to demonstrate on the pitch that I go beyond the limit, I give everything for the shirt and I must repay this trust with facts." De Roon emphasized his gratitude to Gasperini, saying the coach "brought me up high" during their time at Atalanta and played him consistently, even as captain at times. He praised the club's training facilities and highlighted Roma's strength as a squad, naming Bryan Cristante, Paulo Dybala, and Gianluca Mancini among the experienced players already at the club. On Roma's Champions League campaign, he said: "The stadium is something very special, every time I've played here I was impressed, full of very warm fans. Bringing the Champions League back to the Olimpico against very strong teams gives us an incredible atmosphere. We must enjoy these evenings and try to achieve great results." Closing his remarks, De Roon told Roma's supporters: "I can't wait to play at the Olimpico in front of you, because I realise it's a very special environment. I hope you welcome me in the right way. Forza Roma!"