Real Madrid set terms for Mastantuono; Roma step back as Fiorentina lead chase

Torino have rejected Roma's opening offer of €10 million plus bonuses for 19-year-old left-back Cacciamani. The Turin club values the player at no less than €15 million, according to reports. Roma are expected to return with a fresh approach in the coming weeks as the transfer window remains open and the market has considerable time to run. Cacciamani, who demonstrated his abilities on loan at Juve Stabia last season after progressing through Torino's academy, is regarded as a talented prospect with pure technique, creativity, and physical attributes. The prospect of Roma renewing their interest is live given his quality, though Torino president Cairo has firmly established his valuation floor. The situation mirrors previous transfer frustrations for Torino fans, who recall the departure of Bellanova in late August 2024. Torino have also been exploring potential signings, including scouting ground for Fortini as they reshape their squad.

Roma are actively negotiating to sign Givairo Read as director Tony D'Amico works across multiple transfer fronts with the season starting in just over three weeks. The Giallorossi are in competition with Nottingham Forest for Read, after reports emerged that the English club had stepped back from an auction-style bidding war being fuelled by Feyenoord. Earlier, D'Amico completed the signing of Koulierakis from Wolfsburg for 16 million euros plus 1.5 million in bonuses and 20 per cent of future sale proceeds. Gasperini has requested at least four reinforcements: two attacking wingers and two defensive full-backs, though a potential departure of Koné would necessitate a direct replacement of equal standing. Nusa remains the primary left-wing target, with discussions ongoing over whether the Norwegian arrival would displace Lorenzo Pellegrini in the squad hierarchy. At centre-forward, Roma have established they can secure both Endrick and Mastantuono following discussions in Madrid on Wednesday. The Brazilian prospect, who would rotate with Paulo Dybala in Gasperini's preferred pairing system, holds the greater appeal. The club is prepared to accelerate a move for Endrick after 15 August, provided Real Madrid agrees to a deal beyond a straight loan, with Matías Soulé potentially playing a balancing role in the squad's finances and formation decisions.

Roma remain focused on signing Matteo Nusa despite the substantial costs involved, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini viewing the Norwegian winger as his preferred option. The club has quietly monitored Nusa's situation while effectively abandoning the pursuit of Betis winger Ezzalzouli due to prohibitive wages and transfer fee valuations. Ezzalzouli's agent dismissed any Roma link in recent statements, saying: "There is nothing true about this." Attention has now turned to alternative targets, including Milan's Rafael Leão. Although no formal approaches have been made for the Portuguese winger, he matches the profile Gasperini seeks for the left-wing role. Turkish clubs are prepared to offer substantial financial packages to Leão, and Roma would only revisit his situation after the end of August if he remains at Milan. The club continues to monitor developments involving Real Madrid prospect Franco Mastantuono, with Fiorentina currently in pole position should the Argentine accept a move to Italy. Roma are also observing Brazilian forward Endrick, currently on the periphery of José Mourinho's squad.