Rensch on Roma switch, Bah's ACL injury, Read closing in

Roma have reignited their interest in Torino winger Cacciamani, a 2007-born player tracked closely at Trigoria. The club's first approach, an offer of €7 million, was rejected by Torino owner Cairo, who values the player at approximately €15 million and initially resisted any sale. However, the pursuit has heated up in recent days, with sporting director D'Amico preparing to make a fresh bid. The coming hours could prove decisive. Gasperini remains short of squad depth on both flanks — he is still seeking a left-sided winger, a right-back starter and a left-back option. So far this summer, D'Amico has completed only two signings: Castro and Koulierakis, which the club believes is insufficient to complete the roster. Cacciamani represents one of several targets being tracked, though Read is also among Roma's priorities. The continued lack of concrete progress has prompted the club to accelerate their efforts. With Gasperini awaiting reinforcements, D'Amico is stepping up activity in the transfer market. The prospect of further bids for Cacciamani reflects Roma's determination to strengthen their attacking and defensive options before the window closes.

Roma continued their pre-season retreat in Wales on 3 August with an intensive day of preparation under Gasperini ahead of their opening Serie A fixture against Fiorentina. Wesley did not train and will miss the friendly against Newport on 4 August, Roma's second warm-up match following their defeat to Cardiff. The squad faced a demanding schedule: breakfast at 9.00, training at 10.30 focusing on running, drills and pitch work, lunch at 13.00, a three-hour break granted by Gasperini, then a light snack at 16.15 before departure. The team bus left Vale Resort at 17.10 for the Rodney Parade, with kick-off set for 20.00 Italian time (19.00 local). The return journey was scheduled for 21.35, followed by dinner. Gasperini continues to push the squad hard during the Welsh camp, where cooler temperatures and better conditions than Rome allow for focused work. After the Cardiff loss, Roma are seeking a response and a confidence-building performance. Newport represents the next test as the Giallorossi build towards the competitive season.

Roma have submitted a €50 million offer to Fulham for left winger Kevin, but the London club have rejected the proposal. The bid comes as the Giallorossi continue their search to bolster the attacking department following Castro's arrival. Fulham have indicated they have strong confidence in the 2003-born winger and believe his market value will continue to rise in future. Kevin produced 8 goals and 6 assists in the previous season for Fulham. Roma are also exploring other attacking options, with Nusa and Endrick among the names under consideration as they look to complete their forward line for the campaign ahead. The rejection underscores Fulham's reluctance to part with the young winger despite Roma's substantial financial offer, suggesting the club view him as a key asset for their long-term project.

Roma face Newport County in their second pre-season friendly in Wales on 4 August at 20:00 at the Rodney Parade. The match follows an earlier fixture against Cardiff City during the summer preparation period under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Gasperini is expected to deploy a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Mile Svilar in goal; Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka and Koulierakis across the back; Devyne Rensch and Wesley as wing-backs; Neil El Aynaoui and Bryan Cristante in midfield; Paulo Dybala and Matías Soulé in the attacking midfield line; and Donyell Malen leading the attack. Tickets are available through Newport County's official website. The friendly will be broadcast live on DAZN, with live text coverage available on ilromanista.eu.

Devyne Rensch has backed Gasperini to be a major asset for Roma, speaking from the club's pre-season training camp in Wales. The left-back said: "Yes, certainly he is a coach who brings a lot of energy, mentality, tactical work for everyone and also for me. He is a coach who is helping me become a better footballer but also a better person. He motivates you, he always pushes you to exceed your limits and consequently to beat the opponent. It is clear that he is a very demanding coach who makes you work hard, but he is very good both on and off the pitch in looking after all aspects of the footballer and the person." Rensch has not yet met Dutch compatriot Givairo Read but believes his arrival would strengthen the squad. When asked about a potential move for Read, Rensch said: "No, I have only seen him play. He would be the third Dutch footballer in the squad besides me and Malen, so it would be nice if his arrival came through and we could also help him to settle in and integrate as well as possible and quickly." Rensch also reflected on Roma's Champions League campaign, saying that while scoring against Parma was important, the focus now must be forward: "It was very nice to score such an important goal for the team. But in the end this is the past, now we must move forward and concentrate on what lies ahead of us, because now we must work even harder to be competitive in the league, Coppa Italia and Champions League. We must look ahead."

Devyne Rensch has declared himself fit and ready for the new season after overcoming a foot injury, speaking exclusively from Roma's pre-season camp in Cardiff. The Dutch defender has become Roma's first-choice right-back following Zeki Çelik's departure to Juventus, and believes the rigorous demands of new head coach Gian Piero Gasperini will help him develop both as a player and as a person. "Gasperini brings a lot of energy, mentality, and tactical work," Rensch said. "He motivates you, pushes you to exceed your limits and beat your opponent. He's a very demanding coach who makes you work hard, but he's excellent both on and off the pitch in developing every aspect of the player and the person." Rensch also reflected on his emotional signing for Roma earlier this year, recalling the tears of joy he shed at Trigoria. He scored a crucial equaliser in Roma's Champions League-securing match against Parma—before Donyell Malen's penalty—and has praised the competitive spirit now building at the club ahead of simultaneous challenges in Serie A, the Coppa Italia, and the Champions League. When asked about a potential arrival of fellow Dutchman Givairo Read, Rensch expressed enthusiasm: "It would be nice to have another Dutch player with us. Malen and I could help him settle in and integrate quickly." Rensch acknowledged that while the Parma goal was special, the focus must now turn to the challenges ahead. "That's the past," he said. "We need to move forward and concentrate on what lies in front of us, because now we must work even harder to be competitive across all competitions."

Roma continued their pre-season retreat in Wales on 3 August with an intensive day of preparation under Gasperini ahead of their opening Serie A fixture against Fiorentina. Wesley did not train and will miss the friendly against Newport on 4 August, Roma's second warm-up match following their defeat to Cardiff. The squad faced a demanding schedule: breakfast at 9.00, training at 10.30 focusing on running, drills and pitch work, lunch at 13.00, a three-hour break granted by Gasperini, then a light snack at 16.15 before departure. The team bus left Vale Resort at 17.10 for the Rodney Parade, with kick-off set for 20.00 Italian time (19.00 local). The return journey was scheduled for 21.35, followed by dinner. Gasperini continues to push the squad hard during the Welsh camp, where cooler temperatures and better conditions than Rome allow for focused work. After the Cardiff loss, Roma are seeking a response and a confidence-building performance. Newport represents the next test as the Giallorossi build towards the competitive season.

Roma's Argentine contingent of Paulo Dybala, Matías Soulé and Santiago Castro were spotted together during the club's training camp in Wales, continuing a tradition established two years earlier when Leandro Paredes formed part of the group at Burton. The three players share close ties—Soulé and Castro work with the same fitness coach, Guido Viggiano, and spent part of their summer break together in Argentina. Their bond was evident during a friendly against Cardiff, when both Soulé and Castro protested to the referee over a challenge on Castro, with Lorenzo Pellegrini stepping in as captain to mediate. The incident had blown over by the following day, with the pair joking together while watching training from the gym. Soulé's position within that circle faces jeopardy, however. The winger has been available for transfer since early June, with Roma seeking a buyer despite rejections from interested Saudi Arabian clubs and only tentative approaches from German and English sides. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's tactical deployment in the Cardiff match offered a telling sign: Soulé was stationed on the left wing rather than his previous season's right-wing role, with Dybala occupying the primary position on that flank. Should Soulé depart, it could unlock the path to signing Endrick, though academy prospect Mastantuono has failed to convince. Elsewhere, young defender Bah suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and faces approximately nine months on the sidelines. Wesley remains unavailable and will miss tomorrow's fixture against Newport. Niccolò Pisilli is sidelined pending another scan next week, with hopes of rejoining group training the following week. In mercato news, Roma awaits a response regarding Read, with an agreement with Feyenoord edging close—approximately 2 million euros remain under negotiation.

Roma face Newport County in their second pre-season friendly in Wales on 4 August at 20:00 at the Rodney Parade. The match follows an earlier fixture against Cardiff City during the summer preparation period under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Gasperini is expected to deploy a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Mile Svilar in goal; Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka and Koulierakis across the back; Devyne Rensch and Wesley as wing-backs; Neil El Aynaoui and Bryan Cristante in midfield; Paulo Dybala and Matías Soulé in the attacking midfield line; and Donyell Malen leading the attack. Tickets are available through Newport County's official website. The friendly will be broadcast live on DAZN, with live text coverage available on ilromanista.eu.

Roma's Argentine contingent of Paulo Dybala, Matías Soulé and Santiago Castro were spotted together during the club's training camp in Wales, continuing a tradition established two years earlier when Leandro Paredes formed part of the group at Burton. The three players share close ties—Soulé and Castro work with the same fitness coach, Guido Viggiano, and spent part of their summer break together in Argentina. Their bond was evident during a friendly against Cardiff, when both Soulé and Castro protested to the referee over a challenge on Castro, with Lorenzo Pellegrini stepping in as captain to mediate. The incident had blown over by the following day, with the pair joking together while watching training from the gym. Soulé's position within that circle faces jeopardy, however. The winger has been available for transfer since early June, with Roma seeking a buyer despite rejections from interested Saudi Arabian clubs and only tentative approaches from German and English sides. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's tactical deployment in the Cardiff match offered a telling sign: Soulé was stationed on the left wing rather than his previous season's right-wing role, with Dybala occupying the primary position on that flank. Should Soulé depart, it could unlock the path to signing Endrick, though academy prospect Mastantuono has failed to convince. Elsewhere, young defender Bah suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and faces approximately nine months on the sidelines. Wesley remains unavailable and will miss tomorrow's fixture against Newport. Niccolò Pisilli is sidelined pending another scan next week, with hopes of rejoining group training the following week. In mercato news, Roma awaits a response regarding Read, with an agreement with Feyenoord edging close—approximately 2 million euros remain under negotiation.

Roma face Newport County in their second pre-season friendly in Wales on 4 August at 20:00 at the Rodney Parade. The match follows an earlier fixture against Cardiff City during the summer preparation period under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Gasperini is expected to deploy a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Mile Svilar in goal; Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka and Koulierakis across the back; Devyne Rensch and Wesley as wing-backs; Neil El Aynaoui and Bryan Cristante in midfield; Paulo Dybala and Matías Soulé in the attacking midfield line; and Donyell Malen leading the attack. Tickets are available through Newport County's official website. The friendly will be broadcast live on DAZN, with live text coverage available on ilromanista.eu.

Lorenzo Pellegrini remains unsigned but appears increasingly likely to remain at Roma after breakthrough progress in contract renewal negotiations. The midfielder has been without a club since 30 June and is awaiting final approval from ownership to complete the deal. An agreement in principle has been reached, but the Friedkin Group's definitive sign-off is still needed to finalise terms. Pellegrini, Roma's number 7, is training independently while the squad conducts its preseason camp in Wales. He is eager to rejoin the group at the earliest opportunity. In a telling sign of his commitment, his athletic trainer Dario Maggesi posted a social media image showing Pellegrini working out in Roma's yellow-and-red training shorts—a detail that underscores his desire to stay with the club. The renewal represents the final piece of Roma's summer business after retaining Paulo Dybala, who elected to extend his stay, while midfielder Zeki Çelik departed for Juventus.