Petrachi holds firm on Cacciamani amid Roma interest

Alessandro Romano, a midfielder born in 2006 who debuted for Italy against Belgium, has emerged as one of the season's breakout performers after joining Cagliari on loan with a €5 million purchase option from Roma this summer. His rapid impact has triggered intense transfer interest, with Inter and Juventus now actively pursuing the 20-year-old alongside several Premier League clubs who have submitted offers to Cagliari. Roma retain a financial stake in Romano's future: the club has secured a 10% resale clause on any profit Cagliari generates above the €5 million they paid to sign him. Inter are reportedly balancing their pursuit of Romano against ongoing difficulties in renewing the contract of Turkish midfielder Gordon Stipic, while the player's development has become a priority for the club's sporting directors Marotta and Baccin, who have been tracking him for several weeks.

On his 50th birthday, Francesco Totti reaffirmed that Roma's number 10 shirt is not awarded lightly, telling the Corriere dello Sport: "The number 10 isn't given just because you play well for five matches: there has to be a journey, there are no temporary 10s." The Roma legend reflected on significant moments in his career and links with teammates including Cassano and Candela, and highlighted the role of Vito Scala, whom he described as "a big brother" who guided and protected him throughout his professional life. Totti also explained his departure from a Roma administrative role, saying: "I had three years left on my contract, but if I'm going to be at the club doing nothing, I'm leaving. I don't steal money." As Roma approach the 2027–28 season — the club's centenary year — the first kit designs have emerged. According to Footy Headlines, the primary shirt will draw inspiration from Roman FC, one of the three founding clubs in 1927, featuring a red base with gold accents in a design by Adidas. The third kit will pay homage to Alba Audace with a white base and dark green details, using the ASR acronym badge already seen this season. Both designs look back to the club's origins ahead of 22 July 2027. The Pietralata stadium project has advanced significantly in Roma's pursuit of a new ground. On 28 September, the decisive service conference concluded positively, granting approval for the facility to enter Italy's official candidacy for Euro 2032 alongside the Stadio Olimpico and Flaminio. The Italian Football Federation will submit documentation to UEFA by the 1 October deadline. Construction is targeted to begin in 2027 after UEFA compliance checks. Archaeological work in the Pietralata area continues, focusing on the Castellum Aquae, a large Roman cistern previously identified. The artifact will not obstruct construction; instead, it will be protected, enhanced and incorporated into the future stadium as approved by the relevant authorities.

Roma are exploring a move for PSV Eindhoven winger Ruben van Bommel ahead of the January transfer window, with the Dutch club valuing the 22-year-old at €25 million. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has requested reinforcement on the left wing, and van Bommel, son of former midfielder and manager Mark van Bommel, fits the profile. The right-footed winger, who plays predominantly on the left flank, has returned to action after a long knee injury and has recorded two goals and three assists in nine appearances so far this season. Van Bommel represents one potential solution to strengthen Roma's attacking department after the squad was not reinforced in that area during the last transfer window. Born in 2004, he developed through PSV's youth academy before emerging with MVV Maastricht and AZ Alkmaar. He rejoined PSV in summer 2025 and now wears the number 7 shirt. Roma's sporting director Tony D'Amico has placed the youngster on his list as a candidate with both domestic and international experience across Dutch football. However, van Bommel is not the only player under consideration. Alternatives being monitored by the club's leadership include Kvernadze, Endrick, and Luiz Henrique—all identified as potential options to provide Gasperini with the left-flank reinforcement that remained unfilled in the most recent transfer campaign.