Roma accelerate bid for Rodrigo Mora: profile and role under Gasperini

Roma are working to sign Tottenham left-back Udogie, an Italy international and former Verona and Udinese player, after he gave his availability to return to Italian football. The move is positioned as a reinforcement on the flanks following the departures of Angeliño, Çelik and Tsimikas from last season, with only Molina having arrived so far to fill that void. Negotiations are currently on hold, however, as Roma's director of football must resolve two preliminary tasks. The first is to complete a deal for winger Mora — expected to be Gasperini's next signing — from a London club asking around 30 million euros, which would free up funds to pursue Udogie. Fiorentina have also targeted the Tottenham player, but the club do not appear inclined to make an investment of that scale. Roma are more committed to the pursuit. Udogie was previously approached by Fiorentina through Paolo Paratici, the former Tottenham executive, and has indicated willingness to join. His agent, Emeka, is understood to be facilitating the move. The agent is keen to rehabilitate his reputation following what is characterised as poor handling of negotiations over Sancho last season.

Roma continue to pursue Endrick as they look to strengthen their attacking ranks. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and the club view the Brazilian forward as an ideal fit for the squad, and representatives from both sides have been in regular contact in recent days. Roma's preference is to bring Endrick to the capital on a temporary basis, hoping a loan move will appeal to him as a chance to secure regular playing time and minutes. Endrick remains keen to fight for his place at Real Madrid despite facing stiff competition in attack under José Mourinho, but his representatives are advocating for a temporary departure as the best solution to guarantee him consistent football. A final decision is expected within this week, when Real Madrid will clarify the youngster's future. Roma will await that announcement and continue their efforts to persuade Endrick to join, attempting to stay ahead of other interested suitors.

Konstantinos Koulierakis has changed his shirt number at Roma after just two weeks with the club. The Greek defender, who wore number 33 in two pre-season friendlies, has opted to take the number 3 shirt, which became available following Angeliño's departure to Deportivo La Coruna. The switch marks a symbolic moment in Koulierakis's early days at the Giallorossi. His adoption of number 3—a traditional defensive jersey—suggests he has settled into his position within Gian Piero Gasperini's squad structure. The number had been unused since Angeliño's exit, freeing it for Koulierakis to claim as he continues to integrate into Roma's defensive lineup ahead of the 2026–27 season.