Martinelli remains in frame as Arsenal open door; Roma in wage negotiations

Jan Ziółkowski's future at Roma remains uncertain, with Saudi Arabian clubs reportedly interested in the Polish centre-back. Roma are demanding €20 million to allow his departure. Ziółkowski arrived at the club a year ago from Legia Warsaw. The Giallorossi are actively managing both sides of the transfer market this summer, and the 25-year-old defender is not guaranteed to remain at Trigoria for the 2026–27 season. The centre-back has attracted attention from the Saudi league, though a move depends on Roma receiving their asking price of €20 million. Should Ziółkowski leave, Roma have identified plans to strengthen their defence. Udogie is listed as their primary target to reinforce the backline. The situation continues to develop, with the club preparing contingency options ahead of the new season.

Roma are pursuing Tottenham left-back Udogie on a loan deal with a right to buy, but negotiations have stalled as Spurs deliberate over the terms. The player has agreed to the move and wants to return to Italy, but Roma and Tottenham remain at odds over the structure: Roma want a loan with an option to purchase, while Tottenham are reluctant to part with two full-backs simultaneously. The complication lies in Tottenham's parallel negotiations with Inter over the sale of Spence. Because both Udogie and Spence are on the market, Spurs are unwilling to lose both players on loan terms, meaning the outcome of the Spence deal directly affects Udogie's prospects at Roma. Director D'Amico has identified Udogie as the first-choice left-back target to inject fresh quality into Roma's wide defence and give coach Gasperini additional options throughout the season. With Pedro Porro and Robertson also in Tottenham's squad, Spurs are keen to retain depth on the flanks. Roma continue to push for a resolution, but the decision rests with Tottenham in the coming hours. Should those talks break down, Roma have identified an alternative: Inter's Luis Henrique, valued at €30 million.

Roma are nearing the completion of a transfer for Rodrigo Mora, a Portuguese player, according to radio discussion on Roman sports broadcasts. Piero Torri, speaking on Radio Manà Manà Sport Roma (90.9), noted that Mora had a strong first year at his previous club but spent the last season on the bench. Torri expressed reservations: "We are not far from closing the deal for Rodrigo Mora. The boy comes from a singular growth path where in the first year he did very well while in the last season he was on the bench and I have doubts about the fee invested for the Portuguese player's transfer." Roberto Pruzzo, on Radio Radio Mattino (104.5), warned against repeating mistakes in squad recruitment, citing concerns over expensive signings who do not immediately integrate into the team. He stressed that Roma need quality in attack and must improve as a squad. Pruzzo said: "The important thing is that he has the possibility not to wait too long, because otherwise it becomes chaos that comes down on you. I don't know Mora, but that it doesn't happen like with Vaz: you end up with a significant expense and a player who is part of the squad only partially. Roma made its choice, the priority is to have some quality up front. Roma is behind as a team, then inserting a couple of players I don't think is complicated. There is a need for the team to make a leap in quality." Nando Orsi added that any player costing significant fees must make an immediate impact under Gasperini's direction, and questioned whether Mora would provide the quality Roma require at the highest level.