Pellegrini and Mancini dine together in Rome as contract talks continue

Lorenzo Pellegrini is still waiting for his contract extension to be finalised. The Roma captain dined at the Roman trattoria I Ciarli with teammate Gianluca Mancini on Monday evening, while continuing to train with a personal fitness coach in the capital. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is keen to secure the renewal, as is Bryan Cristante, who remarked: "We can't wait to see him back with us in the group." The final sign-off from the Friedkin Group remains outstanding. Pellegrini has already agreed to a salary reduction, but disagreement persists over the contract length. The player favours a three-year deal, while the club is pushing for a two-year agreement. Both sides are expected to continue negotiations over the coming days.

The Friedkin Group faces mounting frustration not only from Roma supporters over the club's sluggish transfer window, but also from Everton fans. Roma have yet to spend any money in the summer market, while Everton have only acquired three players: George and Rohl through permanent deals, and Hackney, signed for €19 million. The gap between the two clubs' activity has prompted English supporters to publicly challenge the ownership, with Roma's priority remaining a left-sided winger and Everton desperately needing a right-back. Everton supporters have been particularly vocal on social media, directly addressing the ownership's transfer strategy. One fan wrote: "Move, we cannot have another season without full-backs." Others drew comparisons between Roma's approach and Everton's, questioning the disparity in spending power. One critic stated: "The Friedkin Group should explain why Roma can spend €46 million for a player who has been relegated while Everton has not started any negotiation for a left-sided player, let alone a new striker." The Roma reference reflects the reported €46 million offer for Summerville, a player recently relegated with Leeds United. For both Roma and Everton, the summer transfer window has not yet delivered the reinforcements either fanbase believes necessary, leaving Dan and Ryan Friedkin facing criticism on two fronts.

Vice-president Ryan Friedkin arrived at Roma's Trigoria training ground on 14 July to inject momentum into the summer transfer window, having successfully brokered deals during his January visit — most notably the arrival of Donyell Malen, who played a central role in Roma's push to the Champions League. This summer's mission has proved less fruitful. Two primary targets, Greenwood and Summerville, have already fallen through, with the American ownership expressing doubts about spending €50 million on the latter. Roma have also suffered the blow of Çelik signing with Juventus despite an oral agreement being in place. Gasperini had been awaiting Friedkin's arrival on 13 July, the first day of pre-season. With the window stalling, Friedkin has already returned to the United States within the past 48 hours, and no return date has yet been set. He may attend Cannes–Roma, a pre-season friendly between the two Friedkin-owned clubs, on Sunday, though that remains uncertain. The new transfer target is now Nusa, and Ryan will monitor negotiations from afar.

Lorenzo Pellegrini is still waiting for his contract extension to be finalised. The Roma captain dined at the Roman trattoria I Ciarli with teammate Gianluca Mancini on Monday evening, while continuing to train with a personal fitness coach in the capital. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is keen to secure the renewal, as is Bryan Cristante, who remarked: "We can't wait to see him back with us in the group." The final sign-off from the Friedkin Group remains outstanding. Pellegrini has already agreed to a salary reduction, but disagreement persists over the contract length. The player favours a three-year deal, while the club is pushing for a two-year agreement. Both sides are expected to continue negotiations over the coming days.

Lorenzo Pellegrini remains in talks with Roma over a contract renewal, having already agreed to take a pay cut. The key sticking point is contract length: Pellegrini is pushing for a three-year deal while Roma are currently holding firm on a two-year offer. The gap remains to be bridged, but both parties appear committed to staying together. Pellegrini is awaiting a definitive signal from the club, and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and his squad are waiting for the midfielder's return to full training. Gasperini views Pellegrini as an important resource for the new Roma project, and the dressing room has made its position clear. After an friendly against Trastevere, Bryan Cristante spoke openly about his teammate, emphasising that the group is ready to welcome him back with open arms. The bond between Pellegrini and the squad remains strong. In a further sign of his continued integration with the group, Pellegrini dined with Gianluca Mancini at Roman trattoria I Ciarli on a recent evening.

Radio pundits across Rome's airwaves have dissected Roma's troubled summer transfer window, with widespread concern about the club's pursuit of unrealistic targets and a squad stretched thin ahead of the new season. Pes stated on Teleradio Stereo: "Roma has trapped itself in unachievable targets; I fear the same will happen with Nusa." The club enters pre-season with seven fewer players than last year, and with one month until the league begins, key absences remain: Soulé and Pisilli were unavailable for a recent test match. Carina on Radio Radio highlighted structural problems: "There are seven players fewer than last year, and a month before the start of the season arrives: it means you should buy two players a week." Carina also criticised the Pellegrini contract stalemate, noting the captain has halved his salary to under €3 million but the Friedkin Group has offered only a two-year deal when Pellegrini requests three years. Cristofori noted Leipzig's price for Koné exceeds their bid for Summerville—a signing they funded but who did not perform—while Ciotti warned that rival clubs now know Roma's spending power and will raise prices accordingly. Pruzzo questioned whether the Friedkin Group had chosen the wrong players or if target players had used Roma to secure better moves elsewhere. Carina added: "Now Gasperini says he is delayed in the market because it is he who is seeking this summer move." Pes urged the club to pursue signings quietly, away from media attention.

Lorenzo Pellegrini is still waiting for his contract extension to be finalised. The Roma captain dined at the Roman trattoria I Ciarli with teammate Gianluca Mancini on Monday evening, while continuing to train with a personal fitness coach in the capital. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is keen to secure the renewal, as is Bryan Cristante, who remarked: "We can't wait to see him back with us in the group." The final sign-off from the Friedkin Group remains outstanding. Pellegrini has already agreed to a salary reduction, but disagreement persists over the contract length. The player favours a three-year deal, while the club is pushing for a two-year agreement. Both sides are expected to continue negotiations over the coming days.

Lorenzo Pellegrini remains in talks with Roma over a contract renewal, having already agreed to take a pay cut. The key sticking point is contract length: Pellegrini is pushing for a three-year deal while Roma are currently holding firm on a two-year offer. The gap remains to be bridged, but both parties appear committed to staying together. Pellegrini is awaiting a definitive signal from the club, and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and his squad are waiting for the midfielder's return to full training. Gasperini views Pellegrini as an important resource for the new Roma project, and the dressing room has made its position clear. After an friendly against Trastevere, Bryan Cristante spoke openly about his teammate, emphasising that the group is ready to welcome him back with open arms. The bond between Pellegrini and the squad remains strong. In a further sign of his continued integration with the group, Pellegrini dined with Gianluca Mancini at Roman trattoria I Ciarli on a recent evening.

Paolo Marcacci has delivered his weekly ratings across the World Cup Final and recent football events. Spain's collective display earned a 9 out of 10 for its mesmerising, invisible-cage football—with Dani Olmo singled out for his 360-degree awareness and ability to orchestrate the team's attacking movements. Leo Messi received a 10 for his career legacy despite a quiet final shaped by Spain's dominance and Lionel Scaloni's tactical choices, which Marcacci rated 5, criticising the Argentina manager for assembling a formation that appeared designed to starve Messi of possession and changing too much in the decisive match. Leo Paredes, brought in to stabilise Argentina's midfield, instead lost discipline individually and earned a 4. Gianluca Mancini's contract renewal with Roma received a 7, described as reinforced concrete strengthening the club's defensive walls. Gasperini's press conference earned a 6 for its directness delivered through a calm, apparently reconciliatory tone—rejecting claims of passivity simply because he lacked visible agitation. Robbie Williams' halftime performance and the broader entertainment spectacle drew lower marks, with Infantino's excessively white shoes rated 3 and the Madonna–Ronaldo–Ronaldinho segment rated 0. Trump's photo-bombing with the trophy received a 1, with Marcacci quipping that Rodri reportedly ejected him with the line: "I'm not Melania."

Lorenzo Pellegrini is still waiting for his contract extension to be finalised. The Roma captain dined at the Roman trattoria I Ciarli with teammate Gianluca Mancini on Monday evening, while continuing to train with a personal fitness coach in the capital. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is keen to secure the renewal, as is Bryan Cristante, who remarked: "We can't wait to see him back with us in the group." The final sign-off from the Friedkin Group remains outstanding. Pellegrini has already agreed to a salary reduction, but disagreement persists over the contract length. The player favours a three-year deal, while the club is pushing for a two-year agreement. Both sides are expected to continue negotiations over the coming days.

Lorenzo Pellegrini remains in talks with Roma over a contract renewal, having already agreed to take a pay cut. The key sticking point is contract length: Pellegrini is pushing for a three-year deal while Roma are currently holding firm on a two-year offer. The gap remains to be bridged, but both parties appear committed to staying together. Pellegrini is awaiting a definitive signal from the club, and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and his squad are waiting for the midfielder's return to full training. Gasperini views Pellegrini as an important resource for the new Roma project, and the dressing room has made its position clear. After an friendly against Trastevere, Bryan Cristante spoke openly about his teammate, emphasising that the group is ready to welcome him back with open arms. The bond between Pellegrini and the squad remains strong. In a further sign of his continued integration with the group, Pellegrini dined with Gianluca Mancini at Roman trattoria I Ciarli on a recent evening.

Roma cruised to a 6-0 victory over Trastevere in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Trigoria, with Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala among the scorers. The match was played over two 35-minute halves, with first-half goals coming from Malen (3rd minute, set up by Devyne Rensch), Dybala (12th, from Bryan Cristante), Bryan Cristante (assist from Malen), and Rensch (30th, teeing up Cherubini). In the second half, with Gasperini fielding a largely youth-based XI, Angeliño and Arena added the final two goals in the closing minutes. The friendly marked Malen and Evan N'Dicka's return to full training following their World Cup campaigns with the Netherlands, both key players in Roma's recent Champions League qualification push. Matías Soulé was rested for load management, while Niccolò Pisilli missed out with a grade-one soleus muscle injury and will be assessed for recovery. Mario Hermoso impressed as the standout defender in the first half, while Malen showed signs of shaking off rustiness despite limited pre-season minutes alongside Dybala. Sports director Tony D'Amico attended from the dugout alongside Massimo Margiotta, the new youth academy director. The second half saw extensive minutes for academy players, continuing Roma's recent pattern from a 6-0 win over the senior Primavera side on the previous Sunday.