Martinelli rejects Galatasaray move, preferring Europe's top leagues

Roma have turned their attention to Malick Fofana, a Lyon winger born in 2005, as a Plan B after negotiations over Rodrigo Mora stalled. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is convinced by the Belgian, who has long been on Roma's radar. However, Roma now face competition from Turkish side Galatasaray, who have entered the running after reportedly being rejected by Martinelli. Initial contact has begun with Fofana's representatives and Lyon, who are demanding at least €40 million to sanction his departure. Gasperini and Roma's sporting director D'Amico have identified the winger as a potential target, though the growing interest from other clubs could complicate negotiations. The arrival of Galatasaray in the hunt signals intensifying competition for Fofana's signature in what could develop into a multi-club transfer race.

Roma continue to await a response from Porto regarding Mora while scouting reinforcements for their attacking options. The club has Fofana of Lyon under observation and Nkunku on their shortlist. The French forward is outside Amorim's project at his current club, having left Milan for personal reasons, and is awaiting developments in the transfer market. Barcelona have initiated first contacts with his representatives, with Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund also interested. Nkunku's preference remains the Premier League, though no active negotiations are currently underway. Roma remain watching the situation closely as they weigh their options in the final weeks of the transfer window. The competition from Barcelona and other elite European clubs suggests any move for the attacker would face significant obstacles, particularly given his stated preference for English football.

Juventus have ended negotiations to sign goalkeeper Zion Suzuki on loan from PSG, shifting focus to alternative targets. The Japanese international was poised to complete a €35M move to the UEFA Champions League champions, but the Bianconeri decided against sending him back to Italy immediately, preferring to install a new goalkeeper promptly. Suzuki could have initially remained in the French capital for assessment by Luis Enrique despite PSG having two other starting-calibre shot-stoppers. With Suzuki's prospect fading, Juventus are revisiting Guglielmo Vicario, whom they want on loan with a possible option to buy, and Anatoly Trubin, whose price tag is at least €25M. The club are also eyeing Roma's Mile Svilar and Atalanta's Marco Carnesecchi as easier targets, believing they have strong chances of signing Alisson on a Bosman transfer next year. The Bianconeri are reluctant to make a big financial outlay at present. A loan arrangement for Suzuki was complicated by concerns he would miss time due to the Asian Cup and would represent only a marginal improvement over Juventus's existing goalkeeping options. The club appear inclined toward either a veteran solution or a younger reclamation project—such as Lucas Chevalier—whom they could evaluate over a season before committing permanently.