Molina Ready for Roma Debut as Wesley Sits Out Dortmund Test

Roma are exploring alternatives in the transfer market after finding it difficult to land Christopher Nkunku from AC Milan. The AC Milan forward left the city yesterday for personal reasons and is now out of favour at the club. However, his wage demands are a significant obstacle to any agreement with Milan, who have received multiple enquiries from across Europe—including from Barcelona—in recent hours. Fofana of Lyon has emerged as Roma's more concrete alternative if their pursuit of another target ultimately falls through. The young French midfielder has been on Roma's radar for some time, though concerns about his physical condition have previously made the club hesitant. Those reservations may now be softening, with Roma considering making a move. Lyon are asking for approximately €40 million, and contact has intensified in recent days, according to reports.

Roma remain without a left-back as negotiations with Porto over Rodrigo Mora have reached an impasse. The stalemate has persisted for 48 hours, with Roma unwilling to improve its offer or adjust the conditions for a compulsory purchase clause—set at 60 per cent appearances and Champions League qualification—while Porto refuses to budge. To break the deadlock, director D'Amico has reopened contact with Lyon over Malick Fofana. The initial €40 million valuation may be reduced, and Roma intends to propose a loan with an obligation to buy contingent on specific conditions, the same structure being pursued for Mora. The club has received assurances regarding Fofana's physical condition after a serious ankle injury sustained last year. While the left-back search dominates the agenda, Roma are also pursuing a backup option to Wesley at right-back. Torino continues to block a move for Cacciamani, prompting Roma to shift focus to Kostas Tsimikas. The former Udinese player is keen to return to Serie A, though Tottenham have not yet granted permission for a loan. Fresh talks with Spurs are expected in the coming days.

Mohamed Seck has joined Foggia on loan. The 2006-born centre-back from Roma's Primavera squad will spend the season with the Serie C club after taking part in the opening weeks of pre-season training at Trigoria under Gian Piero Gasperini. Seck is a Senegalese defender who featured in 35 league matches last season, scoring 6 goals. Foggia confirmed the move via a social media post. The temporary move provides the young defender with senior football experience in Italy's third tier. Seck had worked alongside Gasperini and the first-team setup during the summer preparation period before the loan was arranged.

Roma remain without a left-back as negotiations with Porto over Rodrigo Mora have reached an impasse. The stalemate has persisted for 48 hours, with Roma unwilling to improve its offer or adjust the conditions for a compulsory purchase clause—set at 60 per cent appearances and Champions League qualification—while Porto refuses to budge. To break the deadlock, director D'Amico has reopened contact with Lyon over Malick Fofana. The initial €40 million valuation may be reduced, and Roma intends to propose a loan with an obligation to buy contingent on specific conditions, the same structure being pursued for Mora. The club has received assurances regarding Fofana's physical condition after a serious ankle injury sustained last year. While the left-back search dominates the agenda, Roma are also pursuing a backup option to Wesley at right-back. Torino continues to block a move for Cacciamani, prompting Roma to shift focus to Kostas Tsimikas. The former Udinese player is keen to return to Serie A, though Tottenham have not yet granted permission for a loan. Fresh talks with Spurs are expected in the coming days.

Roma are monitoring Malick Fofana, the Lyon winger, with Galatasaray now showing interest and initial contact between clubs reported. The French club's asking price has fallen to potentially below €40 million in recent weeks, though Fofana's injury record last season remains a concern. Gasperini's side face Borussia Dortmund on 15 August at 17:30 at Signal Iduna Park in their final pre-season friendly. Wesley has been ruled out after suffering a slight ankle sprain while on international duty in Wales, and will miss the match as a precaution. The squad list for the fixture includes defenders Rensch, Koulierakis, Ndicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Ziolkowski, Mannini, Reale, Lulli and Ghilardi; midfielders Cristante, El Aynaoui and Koné; and forwards Castro, Malen, Soulé, Dybala, Vaz and Morucci. The news comes after Roma's defeat to Brighton in the previous friendly.

Roma have named their squad for tomorrow's friendly against Borussia Dortmund at 17:30, the final pre-season match following warm-up games against Trastevere, Primavera, Cannes, Cardiff, Newport and Brighton. The Giallorossi will fly to Germany on 14 August, with the match taking place on Ferragosto (15 August). Molina earns his first call-up and is available to head coach Gasperini, while Koné returns to the squad. Absent through injury are Pisilli and Pellegrini; Wesley is also ruled out with a mild ankle sprain. Academy player Morucci has been included in the attacking contingent. The 24-man squad includes three goalkeepers—De Marzi, Gollini and Svilar—and a broad defensive line featuring Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Ziólkowski, Mannini, Reale, Lulli and Ghilardi. Cristante, El Aynaoui and Koné form the midfield core, while the attack comprises Castro, Malen, Soulé, Dybala, Vaz and Morucci. The squad depth reflects Roma's preparation for the new season amid the pre-campaign injury list.

Roma have named their squad for tomorrow's friendly against Borussia Dortmund at 17:30, the final pre-season match following warm-up games against Trastevere, Primavera, Cannes, Cardiff, Newport and Brighton. The Giallorossi will fly to Germany on 14 August, with the match taking place on Ferragosto (15 August). Molina earns his first call-up and is available to head coach Gasperini, while Koné returns to the squad. Absent through injury are Pisilli and Pellegrini; Wesley is also ruled out with a mild ankle sprain. Academy player Morucci has been included in the attacking contingent. The 24-man squad includes three goalkeepers—De Marzi, Gollini and Svilar—and a broad defensive line featuring Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Ziólkowski, Mannini, Reale, Lulli and Ghilardi. Cristante, El Aynaoui and Koné form the midfield core, while the attack comprises Castro, Malen, Soulé, Dybala, Vaz and Morucci. The squad depth reflects Roma's preparation for the new season amid the pre-campaign injury list.

Roma face Borussia Dortmund in their final pre-season friendly on Saturday 15 August at 17:30 in Germany. The match carries the flavour of a Champions League encounter for the Giallorossi and will be broadcast live exclusively on DAZN. Molina will make his debut in the fixture, while Koné returns to action. Pisilli and Pellegrini are ruled out through injury. The friendly serves as the final preparation before Roma's Serie A campaign begins on Monday 24 August against Fiorentina. To watch the match on television, viewers will need a DAZN subscription and can access it via smart TV apps, gaming consoles including Xbox and PlayStation, or alternative devices such as Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast, and TIM VISION Box. Live coverage will also be available through Forzaroma.info's live blog and updates on Roma's social media channels including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Roma will travel to Borussia Dortmund tomorrow at 17:30 for their final pre-season friendly at Signal Iduna Park. The match comes nine days before their Serie A opener against Fiorentina on Monday 24 August at 20:45 at the Olimpico. Head coach Gasperini's squad will depart for Germany this afternoon. Lorenzo Pellegrini and Niccolò Pisilli will both be unavailable — Pellegrini is managing a training programme following his contract renewal, while Pisilli remains sidelined by injury. Matías Soulé and Paulo Dybala are expected to operate in attack behind either Donyell Malen or another forward option. Soulé, who was linked with Dortmund in the early weeks of the transfer window, has carried uncertainty about his future for two months. However, according to Il Messaggero, staying at Roma is no longer out of the question. For now, Soulé remains the only attacking winger available to Gasperini, making his continued presence significant as Roma prepare for the new season.

Roma have named their squad for tomorrow's friendly against Borussia Dortmund at 17:30, the final pre-season match following warm-up games against Trastevere, Primavera, Cannes, Cardiff, Newport and Brighton. The Giallorossi will fly to Germany on 14 August, with the match taking place on Ferragosto (15 August). Molina earns his first call-up and is available to head coach Gasperini, while Koné returns to the squad. Absent through injury are Pisilli and Pellegrini; Wesley is also ruled out with a mild ankle sprain. Academy player Morucci has been included in the attacking contingent. The 24-man squad includes three goalkeepers—De Marzi, Gollini and Svilar—and a broad defensive line featuring Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Ziólkowski, Mannini, Reale, Lulli and Ghilardi. Cristante, El Aynaoui and Koné form the midfield core, while the attack comprises Castro, Malen, Soulé, Dybala, Vaz and Morucci. The squad depth reflects Roma's preparation for the new season amid the pre-campaign injury list.

Roma face Borussia Dortmund in their final pre-season friendly on Saturday 15 August at 17:30 in Germany. The match carries the flavour of a Champions League encounter for the Giallorossi and will be broadcast live exclusively on DAZN. Molina will make his debut in the fixture, while Koné returns to action. Pisilli and Pellegrini are ruled out through injury. The friendly serves as the final preparation before Roma's Serie A campaign begins on Monday 24 August against Fiorentina. To watch the match on television, viewers will need a DAZN subscription and can access it via smart TV apps, gaming consoles including Xbox and PlayStation, or alternative devices such as Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast, and TIM VISION Box. Live coverage will also be available through Forzaroma.info's live blog and updates on Roma's social media channels including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Roma will travel to Borussia Dortmund tomorrow at 17:30 for their final pre-season friendly at Signal Iduna Park. The match comes nine days before their Serie A opener against Fiorentina on Monday 24 August at 20:45 at the Olimpico. Head coach Gasperini's squad will depart for Germany this afternoon. Lorenzo Pellegrini and Niccolò Pisilli will both be unavailable — Pellegrini is managing a training programme following his contract renewal, while Pisilli remains sidelined by injury. Matías Soulé and Paulo Dybala are expected to operate in attack behind either Donyell Malen or another forward option. Soulé, who was linked with Dortmund in the early weeks of the transfer window, has carried uncertainty about his future for two months. However, according to Il Messaggero, staying at Roma is no longer out of the question. For now, Soulé remains the only attacking winger available to Gasperini, making his continued presence significant as Roma prepare for the new season.