Pellegrini awaits contract renewal as Roma seek agreement

Paulo Dybala has emerged as Roma's bright spot in an otherwise quiet transfer window, impressing during pre-season work at Trigoria over the opening two weeks. The Argentine scored three goals across early tests against the Primavera and Trastevere, operating consistently on the right flank alongside Wesley. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has paired the pair to devastating effect, with the Brazilian exploiting Dybala's inward runs to attack space in overlapping positions. Roma underlined Dybala's strategic and symbolic importance when they stationed him on the balcony of via degli Uffici del Vicario on the night of 21–22 July to greet almost 10,000 supporters gathered for the club's birthday celebrations. While Gasperini works with Dybala and Matías Soulé on the pitch, the sporting directorate pursues reinforcements on the left wing—a priority after failed moves for Greenwood and Summerville. Director of Sport Tony D'Amico is monitoring several international profiles, including Antonio Nusa and Said El Mala of Cologne, though the German club's €50 million valuation for the 19-year-old gives Roma pause given his single season of Bundesliga experience. Recent additions to the shortlist include Oscar Bobb of Manchester City and Brazilian Luiz Henrique.

Roma have added Christopher Nkunku to their transfer shortlist as the club's summer recruitment remains stalled heading into August. The Giallorossi have seen moves for Greenwood and Summerville fall through, leaving Gasperini still awaiting his first reinforcement. A left-winger remains the priority, with Antonio Nusa the dream target, but Leipzig's €60 million valuation and reluctance to sell present a significant obstacle. Recruitment chief D'Amico continues to widen the pool of candidates, with El Mala of Cologne another profile under consideration. Nkunku, who struggled through a season at Milan, re-enters Roma's thinking after being monitored in January. The French forward is considered a player to Gasperini's liking, and a change of scenery could appeal given the circumstances at his current club. The arrival of new Milan manager Amorim may also influence potential transfer movement. Roma's need to accelerate their summer business is becoming urgent as the August window approaches and the squad remains short of the attacking reinforcements the coaching staff require.

Roma's plans to strengthen the attack are dependent on outgoings first. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini wants a new partner to support Donyell Malen, but the club must lighten its forward line and free up wage space before investing. Artem Dovbyk is the primary target for departure, with his sale crucial for Roma to raise funds and create salary room. The Ukrainian striker has attracted interest from Genoa and Fiorentina, while Bologna are monitoring a potential swap involving Santiago Castro, and Villarreal are also keeping watch from abroad. In addition to Dovbyk's permanent exit, Roma's sporting director Tony D'Amico plans to move young Robinio Vaz out on loan to guarantee him regular playing time. The capital club's strategy is now clearly defined: reduce the wage bill, generate the necessary resources, and then pursue the attacking reinforcement requested by Gasperini. The restructuring of the squad reflects Roma's intention to reshape the forward department while maintaining financial discipline.

Antonio Nusa of RB Leipzig remains Gian Piero Gasperini's first choice for the left-wing position, but Roma's summer planning continues to clash with negotiating reality. The German club's €60 million valuation is beyond Roma's parameters, with Newcastle also strongly positioned for the player. Nusa, who cuts infield from the left flank, became the priority after failed moves for Greenwood and Summerville. On outgoings, Manchester United continues to pursue midfielder Manu Koné and is prepared to offer €55 million. Roma are also working on a deputy striker to Donyell Malen, anticipating departures of Artem Dovbyk and young prospect Robinio Vaz. Club Brugge rejected Roma's opening bid of €35 million for striker Nicolò Tresoldi, considering the 2004-born forward untouchable following their €40 million sale of Tzolis, though Manchester United has also entered the race. Roma have turned attention to Bologna's Santiago Castro, the Argentine striker valued at approximately €40 million by the Emiliani, who may negotiate if presented with €30–32 million plus bonuses; Castro scored 11 goals last season. Separately, Lorenzo Pellegrini's contract renewal remains unresolved, with the prospect of departure on a free transfer becoming increasingly concrete without a final agreement.

Roma are pursuing attacking reinforcements to satisfy head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's demands, with an external winger and backup striker to partner Donyell Malen identified as the club's immediate priorities before shifting focus to midfield depth. Lorenzi Pellegrini's contract renewal is advancing, with a two-year deal plus one option on the table. The Friedkin Group's final approval is awaited before the 1996-born midfielder can sign, following Gasperini's explicit request for him to remain at the club. The coming week could prove decisive in securing the deal. On the transfer front, RB Leipzig's Nusa is the leading candidate for the wide position and is highly regarded by Gasperini, who had already targeted him in January. However, Leipzig continues to hold Nusa's valuation high, and the Norwegian international, recently involved in World Cup duty, is demanding significant wages to move to Italy. Meanwhile, Alexis Sánchez's departure to Al Hilal in Austria was confirmed after the earlier pursuit of him had concluded.

Roma are pursuing four key transfers to complete Gian Piero Gasperini's squad ahead of the new season. The priority signings are Nusa, Castro of Bologna, a right-sided midfielder, and an attacking winger, with combined spending expected to reach approximately €110 million. Nusa remains a top target despite Roma's previous €47 million offer for Summerville having expired. Castro is being negotiated at a base of €30 million plus bonuses to serve as an understudy to Donyell Malen—a role Gasperini insists must be filled by a player of equivalent quality to manage both Champions League and Serie A without hesitation. A right-sided midfielder is valued at around €35 million, with Moreira of Strasbourg among candidates following an initial €50 million asking price that was reduced to approximately €40 million plus add-ons. For the right-sided attacking role, Roma are exploring a loan deal—potentially including a two-year term with a purchase option—for Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa from Real Madrid, similar to the arrangement Real Madrid structured with Como for Nico Paz. The plan involves three permanent purchases and one loan. Gasperini also wants Lorenzo Pellegrini to sign a new contract, with the coach urging the club to accelerate negotiations with the former captain. Roma also need to move quickly on exits: Matías Soulé is available, and further sales may be necessary to meet Financial Fair Play requirements by 30 July, with any proceeds to be reinvested. A sixth centre-back is also targeted, likely on loan.

Paulo Dybala has emerged as Roma's bright spot in an otherwise quiet transfer window, impressing during pre-season work at Trigoria over the opening two weeks. The Argentine scored three goals across early tests against the Primavera and Trastevere, operating consistently on the right flank alongside Wesley. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has paired the pair to devastating effect, with the Brazilian exploiting Dybala's inward runs to attack space in overlapping positions. Roma underlined Dybala's strategic and symbolic importance when they stationed him on the balcony of via degli Uffici del Vicario on the night of 21–22 July to greet almost 10,000 supporters gathered for the club's birthday celebrations. While Gasperini works with Dybala and Matías Soulé on the pitch, the sporting directorate pursues reinforcements on the left wing—a priority after failed moves for Greenwood and Summerville. Director of Sport Tony D'Amico is monitoring several international profiles, including Antonio Nusa and Said El Mala of Cologne, though the German club's €50 million valuation for the 19-year-old gives Roma pause given his single season of Bundesliga experience. Recent additions to the shortlist include Oscar Bobb of Manchester City and Brazilian Luiz Henrique.

AS Roma has presented its new home shirt during the club's 99th birthday celebration, with the reveal made by Paulo Dybala and Candela. The club now prepares to launch its away kit for the 2026–27 season. The away jersey will be predominantly white, featuring red stripes on the sleeves and a horizontal yellow-and-red band across the chest, inspired by the club crest used between 1945 and 1949. A notable design detail appears on the back of the collar: the phrase "Roma chiama" (Roma calls), a direct reference to the historic Campo Testaccio, the ground where the club played before moving to the Stadio Olimpico.

Roma have completed zero signings a month before their Serie A opener against Fiorentina, leaving Gian Piero Gasperini pressing urgently for reinforcements to complete an attacking unit beset by uncertainties. Paulo Dybala remains a key resource but is hampered by physical fitness concerns, while Matías Soulé is viewed as a potential departure due to tactical doubts from the coach and a desire to refresh the wing positions, pending concrete offers. Donyell Malen is currently the only established attacking option with clear status at the club. The club is pursuing multiple targets across the frontline. A centre-forward is being sought for Champions League football, with Tresoldi as the primary option alongside Bologna's Castro; Artem Dovbyk's future and young Robinio Vaz's status—split between staying and a possible loan—remain fluid. On the flanks, Antonio Nusa of Leipzig has been identified as the preferred choice for the attacking midfield role but faces obstacles from high valuations and strong Premier League interest. Alternatives Godts and Paixão remain under consideration but are viewed as less convincing options. Summerville has fallen away from contention. Tony D'Amico has reopened contact for Nusa, while the transfer window remains wide open with less than a month to deadline.

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.

Serie A's heavyweight sides are moving slowly in the transfer window, with Roma among a cautious cohort of title contenders. Roma have officially confirmed only the renewal of Paulo Dybala, while remaining active on multiple fronts without rushing into deals that don't meet the economic demands of selling clubs. Negotiations for attacking wingers have stalled—notably over Mason Greenwood—while others, particularly for Summerville, have proven complicated. Across the league, only AC Milan have struck decisively. The Rossoneri signed Gonçalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain for approximately €74 million and Mario Gila from Lazio for €30 million—the only two signings of top quality made by any title contender so far. Inter have added just one new face beyond planned returnees: goalkeeper Ivan Provedel from Lazio for around €3 million. Juventus brought in Zeki Çelik on a free transfer while Roma were arranging his renewal, and invested €16.4 million for striker Ekhator from Genoa, though neither move signals the squad overhaul promised weeks ago. Napoli, under new coach Allegri, have focused on securing confirmations of Hojlund, Savic, and Santos without adding fresh recruits. Roma's approach reflects a broader caution: aside from Milan, none of the major rivals have launched a transfer campaign capable of fundamentally reshaping their squad.

Inter and Roma are both pursuing Rafik Belghali, an Algerian international from Verona, as Inter director Piero Ausilio made contact with his Verona counterpart Sean Sogliano over the weekend. The 26-year-old is keen to return to Serie A following Verona's relegation, with a price tag of roughly €15M. Inter hold the advantage in the race if they commit to signing him. Roma are considering their wing-back options after the unexpected departure of Zeki Çelik and are weighing whether Angeliño is fully recovered from his lung problems before deciding how many additions to make. The club is also tracking Nottingham Forest's Nicolò Savona, though Atalanta are monitoring him too as Raoul Bellanova prepares to leave. Belghali joined Verona from KV Mechelen for €2M last summer and scored twice in 26 Serie A appearances in his first season. He strengthened his profile at the World Cup, scoring against Austria and featuring in all four matches while also representing Algeria at AFCON. Inter's multi-target approach suggests they may be planning to sign two wing-backs and potentially recoup investment in Luis Henrique.