Roma and Feyenoord at stalemate over Read as second offer rejected

AC Milan are considering moves for Matías Soulé and Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri as they search for a left-footed attacker, but their recruitment efforts are being stalled by Rafael Leão's refusal to commit to a departure. The Portuguese winger has shelved interest from Turkish clubs Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray despite being offered substantial wages, preferring to wait for more appealing options. Neither Turkish side has met Milan's €50–60 million valuation for Leão, and the club is beginning to accept he may remain. Roma are seeking €35–40 million for Soulé, a figure Milan consider prohibitively high. Fellow targets Konstantinos Karetsas and Kerim Alajbegovic have already switched clubs for comparable fees, while Franco Mastantuono is significantly closer to joining Fiorentina. Nwaneri arrives from a six-month loan at Olympique Marseille, where he made nine appearances, scoring once and providing two assists. The 21-year-old has recorded 51 outings for Arsenal in recent seasons, netting 10 goals. Milan's reluctance to accelerate their pursuit while Leão's situation remains unresolved is costing them opportunities. The club appears prepared to invest in the right prospect but shows greater preference for developing young talent under Rúben Amorim's system than securing an immediate first-team contributor. A resolution on Leão's future may come later in the summer, though any solution could prove underwhelming for the Rossoneri's ambitions.

Roma and Feyenoord remain locked in negotiations over the transfer of defender Givairo Read. Sporting director Tony D'Amico has raised Roma's bid to €25 million in fixed fees plus €3 million in bonuses, alongside a 10 per cent sell-on clause for future resales of the right-back. The Dutch club has rejected the proposal, leaving talks at an apparent standstill, though new contacts are expected in the coming days in a bid to reach a final agreement. Read himself has already signalled his intention to join Roma and has agreed a five-year contract worth €2.5 million per season. The signing would give coach Gian Piero Gasperini a fullback profile comparable to Wesley to complete Roma's flanks. Alternative targets, including Fresneda, remain secondary, while interest from Nottingham Forest is viewed as less of a threat, with the English club unlikely to drive up the price. Roma has indicated it will not increase its offer further at present, though the expectation is that a resolution could be reached within the coming days as both clubs seek to close the gap between their valuations.

Roma are intensifying their push to sign Gustav Nusa, making fresh contact with RB Leipzig today in what could prove decisive. The Bundesliga club continues to demand €60 million and has shown no willingness to reduce that asking price. Nusa has opened the door to a transfer, though Newcastle are also pursuing him—a disadvantage for the English club as they will not play Champions League football next season. The Norwegian winger tops Gian Piero Gasperini's wish list and Roma have tracked him for some time. The manager sent a clear message to the club after the friendly against Cardiff, prompting the recruitment team to work on strengthening the squad. Should negotiations with Leipzig fail, Roma have shifted focus to Lyon's Fofana as their primary alternative and have received assurances over his physical condition. Tel is also on the radar but Roma regard his chances as minimal at present.

Roma and Feyenoord remain locked in negotiations over the transfer of defender Givairo Read. Sporting director Tony D'Amico has raised Roma's bid to €25 million in fixed fees plus €3 million in bonuses, alongside a 10 per cent sell-on clause for future resales of the right-back. The Dutch club has rejected the proposal, leaving talks at an apparent standstill, though new contacts are expected in the coming days in a bid to reach a final agreement. Read himself has already signalled his intention to join Roma and has agreed a five-year contract worth €2.5 million per season. The signing would give coach Gian Piero Gasperini a fullback profile comparable to Wesley to complete Roma's flanks. Alternative targets, including Fresneda, remain secondary, while interest from Nottingham Forest is viewed as less of a threat, with the English club unlikely to drive up the price. Roma has indicated it will not increase its offer further at present, though the expectation is that a resolution could be reached within the coming days as both clubs seek to close the gap between their valuations.

Mohamed Bah suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during Roma's friendly against Cardiff on 3 August and will undergo surgery with Dr Georg Ahlbaumer, with a recovery period estimated at approximately nine months. The 19-year-old Gambian midfielder's season is over before it has begun. Bah was struck by the same injury two years ago during the summer 2024 pre-season retreat under Daniele De Rossi, when he tore the ACL in his left knee at Saint Moritz and missed eleven months of action. Roma's pre-season training at Vale Resort in Hensol continues under Gian Piero Gasperini, who has maintained high-intensity work as the squad prepares for their second warm-up fixture. Wesley is unavailable for tonight's friendly at Rodney Parade in Newport, having sustained a minor ankle sprain in Saturday's match against Cardiff City, which Roma lost 4–1. The club is taking precautionary rest with the winger. Neil El Aynaoui is gradually returning to full training. Tonight's Newport County match kicks off at 19:00 local time (20:00 Italian time). Kostas Koulierakis, the latest arrival, trained with the squad for the first time on Sunday after joining the Welsh retreat on Saturday afternoon and will feature as Roma look to improve on Saturday's defensive display, when clear lapses in concentration contributed to a heavy defeat.

Roma are pressing to complete the signing of right-back Givairo Read from Feyenoord, with director Tony D'Amico targeting a swift conclusion to unlock the deal for coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Feyenoord remain steadfast on their opening asking price of €30 million for the 2006-born defender, despite intensive negotiations in recent days. Roma have offered €29.5 million total—€25 million fixed plus €4.5 million in performance bonuses—but the Dutch club wants the full figure guaranteed or demands that the variable elements be easily achievable. The urgency stems partly from competition: Nottingham Forest are reportedly ready to launch a rival bid should Roma hesitate. Securing Read would provide Gasperini with a settled right-back option while allowing Wesley greater flexibility across the back line. The gap between Roma's current offer and Feyenoord's valuation narrows each component, yet remains the crux of the stalemate. A resolution is expected in the coming days as both sides work toward a breakthrough.