Rodrigo Mora: the Portuguese forward emerging as Roma's next target

Roma's summer recruitment came under scrutiny from radio commentators, with opinions split on the club's transfer strategy. Nando Orsi suggested head coach Gian Piero Gasperini expected different progress, noting that while Roma achieved some of their stated objectives, the most important targets remain unmet. Orsi reflected that last season Roma reached the Champions League partly because Juventus and AC Milan faltered. Roberto Pruzzo acknowledged that Roma's forward situation has improved with two strikers of quality now available, but expressed confusion over the Luis Henrique operation. Piero Torri was most critical of Roma's pursuit of Rodrigo Mora, questioning the Porto club's willingness to sell the player. Torri said: "Personalmente non spenderei 50 milioni per Mora" (Personally, I would not spend €50 million on Mora). Torri's scepticism points to deeper concerns about the deal's logic—if Porto are keen to move the player on, it raises questions about Mora's actual quality and fit for Roma's project. The comments reflect the intensity of debate within Rome's radio stations, where former players and analysts closely track every transfer move. With the window still active, Roma's recruitment remains a focal point of supporter and media attention.

Today could prove decisive in Roma's pursuit of Rodrigo Mora. The Portuguese forward has reaffirmed his desire to join Roma, but an agreement with Porto remains elusive. Sporting director D'Amico is now working through alternative targets as negotiations stall. The path to Nusa appears to have closed, but Roma have not abandoned their interest in Fofana. Discussions with Roc Nation, the agency representing both the Belgian winger and Endrick, continue; should talks over Mora collapse, Roma's plans could shift. Endrick, the Brazilian, is also under consideration—Real Madrid wish to keep him, but he wants more playing time and has already signalled openness to Roma. With 11 days until the Serie A season begins, Gasperini is still awaiting the attacking reinforcement he needs. Fofana remains an attractive option and Lyon's asking price of €45 million falls within Roma's allocated budget for a wide player. Time is running short and several options remain on the table, but a resolution is pressing.

Radio commentators have criticised Roma's transfer approach this summer, arguing the club overpays whenever pursuing a player. Carina told Radio Radio: "Every time Roma approaches a player, everyone raises the price. You have money to spend but you struggle to spend it because they ask for more." He noted that Castro will cost Bologna around 40 million euros, Lucumí went to Juventus for 20 million, yet Roma spent 18 million on Koulierakis, an unknown quantity. Carina also raised concerns over Porto's latest demands for Mora: the club now wants 10 million euros for the loan (up from 7 million) and is demanding the obligation to buy be unconditional rather than tied to Roma's Champions League qualification and 60 per cent appearance threshold. Orsi observed that Gasperini expected a different market this summer, noting Roma has completed only a couple of its stated targets while missing on more important ones. Torri was more blunt, stating: "The Roma wants to buy for 50 million a bench player at Porto" and questioned why Porto would sell Mora if no other club was offering that fee. He suggested Roma could instead target Moreira and two free agents, or push for Arsenal's Martinelli at 45 million euros. Pruzzo highlighted that Roma now has two quality forwards but faces wider squad gaps, while acknowledging friendly results gave a negative impression. The transfer window remains open, with several targets unresolved.