Roma agree deal for Oosterwolde from Fenerbahçe

Roma are continuing their transfer activity one day before facing Fiorentina, with director D'Amico hunting a final addition to complete Gasperini's squad. Oosterwolde is expected to arrive in the capital in the coming hours after his deal was sealed. The search for a winger has centred on Malick Fofana and Gittens, though Chelsea are holding firm against a loan proposal from Roma and further contact is expected next week as the Italian club explores a possible change in the English club's position. Luis Henrique remains a target but no agreement has been reached with the player despite Roma and Inter progressing on the financial terms of a transfer. The deal remains far from completion. In defence, Jan Ziółkowski is being lined up for departure, with Saudi Arabian clubs showing interest. Roma value him at €20 million, and should he leave the club will move for a defender on loan. Salah-Eddine continues to wait for further offers after rejecting Olympiacos.

Gian Piero Gasperini declared himself "very satisfied" with Roma's completed signings at his pre-match press conference on 22 August, but the coach's public words mask deeper frustration with how the transfer window has unfolded. While Gasperini has praised the club's reactivity within a market still open, not everything has gone as he originally envisioned. Roma pursued Greenwood and then Summerville—ready-made attackers capable of immediate impact—before ultimately landing on Rodrigo Mora, a 19-year-old talent of immense potential but one around whom immediate decisiveness cannot be demanded. Gasperini had hoped that Roma's Champions League qualification would push the ownership towards more ambitious horizons, including willingness to pursue players commanding higher wages and therefore better prepared for immediate contribution. That did not materialize. The arrival of chief executive John Galantic, implementing the ownership's principles, has reinforced that direction. The contrast is stark: fielding Greenwood is one proposition; operating without him another. The failed pursuit of Moreira—who instead joined AC Milan, a direct competitor—further illustrates the limits of this summer's ambition. Two further additions remain expected: Oosterwolde and a winger described as "mythological," according to reporting cited here. Yet the gap between Gasperini's initial expectations and the reality of the window—constrained by ownership philosophy rather than sudden circumstance—colours the technical director's satisfaction with caution.

AS Roma are close to completing the signing of Jayden Oosterwolde from Fenerbahce, the Dutch defender who will fill one of two remaining gaps in Gian Piero Gasperini's squad. The 2024-born left-back will serve as Wesley's backup and can also play as a centre-back if needed. The deal is structured as an expensive loan of €1.5 million plus a conditional obligation to buy worth around €15 million, with a further €2 million in add-ons that are unlikely to be triggered. Oosterwolde will sign a five-year contract worth €1.5 million net per season. Oosterwolde previously played in Italy between 2022 and 2023 at Parma and has already agreed terms with Roma. The club have reviewed his medical records ahead of closing the move. The defender is currently recovering from a muscle problem but is expected to return to full fitness within two weeks, allowing him to train with the squad in the near future.

Roma are continuing their transfer activity one day before facing Fiorentina, with director D'Amico hunting a final addition to complete Gasperini's squad. Oosterwolde is expected to arrive in the capital in the coming hours after his deal was sealed. The search for a winger has centred on Malick Fofana and Gittens, though Chelsea are holding firm against a loan proposal from Roma and further contact is expected next week as the Italian club explores a possible change in the English club's position. Luis Henrique remains a target but no agreement has been reached with the player despite Roma and Inter progressing on the financial terms of a transfer. The deal remains far from completion. In defence, Jan Ziółkowski is being lined up for departure, with Saudi Arabian clubs showing interest. Roma value him at €20 million, and should he leave the club will move for a defender on loan. Salah-Eddine continues to wait for further offers after rejecting Olympiacos.

Roma are seeking exits for at least two squad members as they continue to reshape the squad. Salah-Eddine is effectively sidelined and will not feature in the matchday squad for the league campaign opener, having missed the entire pre-season training camp in Wales and trained separately since his return. The winger rejected a move to Olympiacos, who offered close to €10 million, after earlier loan stints elsewhere proved unsuccessful; PSV attempted to secure him but were rebuffed. Roma are now seeking alternative buyers, though only loan offers have materialized, particularly from the Netherlands. Defender Ziółkowski has attracted attention from two Saudi Arabian clubs, with Roma valuing him at €20 million—a figure that includes a 10 per cent sell-on clause owed to Legia Warszawa. Should the Polish defender or fellow centre-back Ghilardi (targeted by Bologna) depart, Roma plan to recruit another defender on loan. Head coach Gasperini explained that any further departures would only occur as part of planned tactical adjustments, telling the club to "switch" positions as needed. Porter Vazquez, equally marginal to the project, would suit a loan arrangement. By contrast, Robinio Vaz will remain; he impressed Gasperini during pre-season, and Roma rejected several Serie A loan offers for the young defender. Roma's loan-based strategy reflects their careful approach to the transfer window with the campaign now underway.

Gian Piero Gasperini held his pre-match press conference at Trigoria two days before Roma's season opener against Fiorentina, addressing the squad's current state and the club's transfer strategy. The coach confirmed the squad remains incomplete, stating: "We still have two vacant slots for four players", but expressed satisfaction with the new arrivals and their commitment to the club. On young midfielder Rodrigo Mora, Gasperini said: "He is a very young lad, but has already reached important levels. He is a very important investment for the society." Dybala and Soulé are in excellent condition, while Gasperini was emphatic about Manu Koné's future: "For me at Roma he is a fundamental player." On the broader challenge ahead, the coach said: "We start from zero every year" and stressed the priority of making a strong opening: "What we don't lack is the will to start strong immediately." Gasperini acknowledged the constraints of financial fair play, explaining that further signings will arrive only if they represent genuine added value to the squad. The club remains active in the transfer market as the window approaches its close. Left-back Jayden Oosterwolde is now close to joining Roma from Fenerbahce on a loan deal with a right of purchase set at €17–18 million, which can become an obligation under certain conditions. The negotiation is in an advanced stage as the club works to finalise the remaining details. Chelsea has closed the door on any exit for winger Jamie Gittens, refusing to consider the loan formula Roma requested. That pursuit therefore remains blocked. Away from the pitch, radio analyst Pugliese noted that the current leadership differs from last season's Massara–Ranieri administration, which had repeatedly stated a significant sale would be needed to respect UEFA's financial rules and avoid European competition exclusion. No major departure has occurred, raising the prospect of substantial fines and squad restrictions. Analyst Marcacci warned that sales of Neil El Aynaoui and Jan Ziółkowski would represent a significant financial benefit but a notable technical loss, particularly in El Aynaoui's case.