Roma accelerate pursuit of Tresoldi with Pisilli's help

Gianluca Mancini is enjoying the final weekend of rest before Roma's pre-season begins on Monday 13 July at Trigoria under Gian Piero Gasperini. The defender, recognised as a leader and the embodiment of the club's identity, has been keeping fit through cycling—one of his earliest sporting passions alongside swimming before he committed fully to football. Mancini's contract expires in 2027, but a new deal is now close to completion. Despite recent speculation linking him to Inter, both the player and Roma are determined to continue their partnership, with negotiations targeting an extension through to 2029. The Pontedera-born centre-back has been a cornerstone of the Giallorossi defence and remains central to Gasperini's plans for the 2026–27 season.

Roma are among several European clubs tracking Mika Godts, the Ajax winger, as director D'Amico continues to strengthen the attacking options available to Gasperini. The Belgian prospect, born 2005, recorded 17 goals and 15 assists for Ajax last season and has attracted interest from a number of top sides across the continent. Juventus have now entered the pursuit alongside Roma, adding another layer of competition for the 19-year-old's signature. Ajax have set their asking price at 40–45 million euros for Godts. Juventus, searching for young talent to support Spalletti's project, have not yet submitted an offer to the Amsterdam club, according to Belgian outlet VoetballNieuws. The race for the winger also involves other suitors; Milan are reportedly preparing to make space in their squad through the departure of Leao, positioning themselves as another bidder. Roma's interest in Godts forms part of a broader recruitment drive this window, with Tresoldi, Garnacho, and Moreira also circulating as targets under consideration. The competition for Godts is expected to intensify as the window progresses, with multiple clubs now openly pursuing the young Belgian.

Roma are pushing to sign Nicolò Tresoldi as understudy to Donyell Malen, with an acceleration in negotiations expected this week. The 21-year-old Italian-German striker, born in Cagliari but developed in Germany, has been tracked by head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and Roma for months. Tresoldi has already discussed a move with Niccolò Pisilli, signalling his preference for Roma over rivals including Atlético Madrid. Roma hope to land the class of 2004 prospect without waiting for Artem Dovbyk's departure, attempting to lower Bruges' €30 million valuation by proposing a loan with a purchase option. Gasperini sees Tresoldi as an early reinforcement to integrate new signings into the squad. Tresoldi shares the same agents as Uzun, the Eintracht Frankfurt attacking midfielder also monitored by Roma, which may facilitate discussions.

Roma are pushing to sign Nicolò Tresoldi as understudy to Donyell Malen, with an acceleration in negotiations expected this week. The 21-year-old Italian-German striker, born in Cagliari but developed in Germany, has been tracked by head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and Roma for months. Tresoldi has already discussed a move with Niccolò Pisilli, signalling his preference for Roma over rivals including Atlético Madrid. Roma hope to land the class of 2004 prospect without waiting for Artem Dovbyk's departure, attempting to lower Bruges' €30 million valuation by proposing a loan with a purchase option. Gasperini sees Tresoldi as an early reinforcement to integrate new signings into the squad. Tresoldi shares the same agents as Uzun, the Eintracht Frankfurt attacking midfielder also monitored by Roma, which may facilitate discussions.

Gian Piero Gasperini has instructed Roma to pursue only top-tier attacking reinforcements, leaving recent offers for Dan Ndoye and Noa Lang in abeyance. The head coach has made clear that second-tier players will not be considered; instead, Roma's priority targets are Moreira, Garnacho, and Tresoldi. Gasperini has emphasised that the club should not sign many players but rather three or four carefully chosen ones of high calibre. The attack remains the focal point of Roma's transfer strategy, with wide forwards at the top of the wishlist. A backup to Donyell Malen is also being sought, and Artem Dovbyk's position does not preclude the arrival of another striker. This selective approach reflects Gasperini's determination to avoid quantity over quality as Roma look to strengthen their squad.

Roma are moving decisively in the transfer market to provide head coach Gian Piero Gasperini with reinforcements for the new season. Directore sportivo D'Amico is working on three primary targets approved by the technical staff after the Greenwood deal fell through: Alejandro Garnacho, Diego Moreira, and Nicolò Tresoldi. For the attacking flank, Garnacho remains Roma's first choice. Contacts with Chelsea continue and an update is expected immediately after the weekend. The English club are open to selling but have ruled out a loan or loan-with-option deal, valuing the Argentine-passport Spanish winger at approximately €40 million (with 10 per cent due to Manchester United). Roma hope Chelsea will soften their stance. In parallel, talks with Strasbourg over left winger Moreira have intensified; D'Amico tracked him from his Verona days and wanted to bring him to Bergamo last season. Strasbourg are asking €40 million, but Roma aim to reduce that figure, banking on Moreira's strong desire to join the club and a tripled salary. For the vice-Malen role, Tresoldi has given his full approval, but Club Brugge present the main obstacle, valuing their prospect at no less than €30 million. Atlético Madrid and Ajax are also competing for him. Beyond new arrivals, Roma are focused on securing key squad players. After Çelik and Dybala's renewals, the club are close to finalising deals with Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante. A gap remains with captain Lorenzo Pellegrini over contract length—he is requesting a three-year deal—and wages, though both parties wish to continue together.

Roma are pushing to sign Nicolò Tresoldi as understudy to Donyell Malen, with an acceleration in negotiations expected this week. The 21-year-old Italian-German striker, born in Cagliari but developed in Germany, has been tracked by head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and Roma for months. Tresoldi has already discussed a move with Niccolò Pisilli, signalling his preference for Roma over rivals including Atlético Madrid. Roma hope to land the class of 2004 prospect without waiting for Artem Dovbyk's departure, attempting to lower Bruges' €30 million valuation by proposing a loan with a purchase option. Gasperini sees Tresoldi as an early reinforcement to integrate new signings into the squad. Tresoldi shares the same agents as Uzun, the Eintracht Frankfurt attacking midfielder also monitored by Roma, which may facilitate discussions.

Roma are pursuing two primary attacking targets to strengthen the forward line under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Diego Moreira and Alejandro Garnacho are the main focuses of the club's recruitment drive, with Tresoldi also on the radar as a secondary option. The Giallorossi are advancing negotiations on both fronts as attacking reinforcement becomes a priority. Simultaneously, Roma are preparing contract renewal announcements for Zeki Çelik, Paulo Dybala, and Gianluca Mancini in the coming days. Lorenzo Pellegrini's situation will require further time to resolve. On the outgoing side, Manchester United may move for Manu Koné, while Genoa continue to pursue interest in Artem Dovbyk.

Gian Piero Gasperini has instructed Roma to pursue only top-tier attacking reinforcements, leaving recent offers for Dan Ndoye and Noa Lang in abeyance. The head coach has made clear that second-tier players will not be considered; instead, Roma's priority targets are Moreira, Garnacho, and Tresoldi. Gasperini has emphasised that the club should not sign many players but rather three or four carefully chosen ones of high calibre. The attack remains the focal point of Roma's transfer strategy, with wide forwards at the top of the wishlist. A backup to Donyell Malen is also being sought, and Artem Dovbyk's position does not preclude the arrival of another striker. This selective approach reflects Gasperini's determination to avoid quantity over quality as Roma look to strengthen their squad.

Roma are pushing to sign Nicolò Tresoldi as understudy to Donyell Malen, with an acceleration in negotiations expected this week. The 21-year-old Italian-German striker, born in Cagliari but developed in Germany, has been tracked by head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and Roma for months. Tresoldi has already discussed a move with Niccolò Pisilli, signalling his preference for Roma over rivals including Atlético Madrid. Roma hope to land the class of 2004 prospect without waiting for Artem Dovbyk's departure, attempting to lower Bruges' €30 million valuation by proposing a loan with a purchase option. Gasperini sees Tresoldi as an early reinforcement to integrate new signings into the squad. Tresoldi shares the same agents as Uzun, the Eintracht Frankfurt attacking midfielder also monitored by Roma, which may facilitate discussions.

Bryan Cristante has become an indispensable figure for Roma in the 2025–26 season, finally silencing years of criticism by leading the club's midfield as they qualified for the Champions League and won a European trophy. The midfielder made 37 appearances from 38, accumulating 3,103 minutes—more than any other outfield player at the club. Deployed frequently by Gasperini in a two-man midfield pairing with Koné, Pisilli, or El Aynaoui, Cristante also operated as a central attacking midfielder behind two strikers to cover offensive shortcomings, showcasing the professionalism Gasperini considers essential for future campaigns. Cristante's goal tally was modest: two goals across all competitions, both in Serie A. He opened his account in Roma's 2–1 victory at Fiorentina on 5 October 2025, then added another in the 3–0 home win over Cremonese on 22 February 2026. Critics had long blamed his extended playing time for Roma's failure to reach the Champions League in previous seasons, but this campaign vindicated his consistent contribution. Gasperini, like Mourinho, De Rossi, Ranieri before him, and Italy manager Mancini—with whom Cristante won the 2021 European Championship—has consistently recognised his value. Cristante averaged a season rating of 6.2, slightly above par. Standout performances earned him 7-point ratings in derbies against Lazio (0–1 and 2–0), wins over Fiorentina (1–2), Sassuolo (0–1), and Roma–Como (1–0, receiving 7.5). His poorest showings came in Inter–Roma (5–2) and Genoa–Roma, both scored 4, though the Inter collapse saw the entire squad struggle.

AS Roma has moved to protect midfielder Niccolò Pisilli by establishing a transfer valuation for the 2004-born player. Pisilli is regarded as one of the club's key pillars for the present and future. The specific price set by Roma reflects the club's determination to retain the young midfielder and resist any potential approaches from rival clubs. Details of the exact valuation remain unclear.