Roma and Luis Henrique at odds over wages in lateral pursuit

Luigi Cherubini is on the verge of joining Serie B side Benevento on loan with a right of purchase that becomes an obligation upon the fulfilment of certain squad and individual conditions. The 2004-born winger will first sign a contract renewal with Roma through June 2029, extending his current deal that expires next June. The move has been in the works for a week but had not yet been finalised as of 14 August, held up by the delay in completing Cherubini's contract extension with the club. Cherubini, a former Sampdoria and Carrarese player, represents another piece of business on Roma's transfer agenda. Benevento manager Antonio Floro Flores addressed the situation at a press conference on 13 August ahead of the club's Coppa Italia round of 32 tie against Fiorentina. Flores said: "I know they have promised us Cherubini, the club has said 'if he leaves here he comes to you'. We welcome it, we are waiting for him with open arms." The transfer will add to the workload already on Roma's director of sport D'Amico's desk.

Roma are readying an improved bid for Torino left-back Alessio Cacciamani, a prospect born in 2007 whom head coach Gian Piero Gasperini rates highly. The club have asked sporting director D'Amico to continue talks after their initial offer of €12 million plus €3 million in bonuses was rejected. Roma are now poised to increase their bid to approach the €20 million valuation set by Torino for the player. Cacciamani spent the previous season on loan at Juve Stabia in Serie B and returned to Torino in June. Though Torino coach Abate holds him in high regard and the player had expressed a preference to remain and develop gradually at the club, president Cairo—who previously stated his intention not to sell—must now balance the financial pressures of generating profit. Gasperini has identified Cacciamani as a key piece for strengthening Roma's left flank and views him as an important asset for the club's future plans.

Roma's transfer hunt has shifted into high gear, with negotiations over Porto's Rodrigo Mora stalled for two days over disagreements on buy-back clause terms, according to director D'Amico. Should that deal fall through, Belgian winger Malick Fofana of Lyon has emerged as the leading alternative. Lyon value the 2005-born prospect at a minimum of €40 million, though fitness concerns around him persist. The timeline could favour Roma's pursuit. Between 18 and 26 August, Lyon face Fenerbahce in Champions League play-offs. Fofana is eager to play in Europe's top competition, and an elimination for Lyon could force the French club to sell. Fenerbahce themselves dealt Roma a blow earlier in the transfer window by signing Mason Greenwood ahead of the Italian club. How the upcoming two weeks unfold may prove decisive in shaping Roma's options and the final structure of any deal.

Negotiations between Roma and Porto over Portuguese winger Rodrigo Mora have hit a standstill. After an agreement appeared complete on Tuesday evening — involving a paid loan with a conditional obligation to buy for a total of 45 million euros — Porto reversed course. Two days of intense talks followed through agent Jorge Mendes's office, but no final resolution has been reached. Porto continues to push for easier payment conditions, while Roma wants to enforce the existing agreement. Roma director D'Amico remains committed but is exploring backup options. A move for Fofana remains difficult, with Lyon unwilling to accept less than 45 million euros without creative payment structures. Midfielder Nkunku, a longtime target of coach Giampiero Gasperini, could return to the conversation after Milan, who holds his registration, indicated a loan might be possible — though his 9 million euro gross salary poses an obstacle. For the vice-Wesley role, Roma is pursuing Cacciamani while also tracking Luis Henrique and Udogie as potential loan options, though those would likely only materialise late in the window.

Roma's summer transfer negotiations have stalled on two fronts. The club failed to secure Rodrigo Mora swiftly and the deal now hangs in doubt, while their interest in Luis Henrique has also encountered resistance. Roma offered Porto a season-long loan with a conditional obligation to buy for Mora, but Porto want certainty of a permanent sale at least in the following year. Roma are willing to offer up to €50M for Mora but only with the right structure, as they plan further signings. Luis Henrique, currently at Inter, is hesitant to join Roma despite Inter being open to selling him for €25–30M after securing Djed Spence. The Brazilian winger is reluctant because Roma already have two high-profile wing-backs in Wesley and Nahuel Molina, and he is taking time to decide whether the Olimpico move suits his ambitions. Roma cannot negotiate his personal terms until he commits to their project. Malick Fofana remains on the shortlist for both Roma and Inter should they pursue another flanking option. Gian Piero Gasperini may need to intervene to persuade Henrique, whose versatility and rotation opportunities could offer him meaningful playing time. Roma's reluctance to press players who lack immediate enthusiasm means the longer these deals drag, the less likely they become.

Roma is navigating a difficult spell in the transfer market, with multiple negotiations hitting unexpected obstacles. President Villas-Boas of Porto has hardened his stance on Rodrigo Mora's buyout clause, now demanding guaranteed payment terms and sell-on percentages that have brought the deal to a standstill. Separately, Luis Henrique remains reluctant to join Roma despite an agreement in principle between the club and Inter, concerned about competition from Molina and Wesley; Destiny Udogie has emerged as an alternative and is reportedly more open to the move. The complications extend beyond these two targets. Martinelli is said to be closing in on a move to Galatasaray, while Fofana is locked down by Lyon until their Champions League playoff matches, leaving manager Gian Piero Gasperini and the sporting directorate scrambling to reshape their recruitment strategy. Multiple promising avenues have either faded or become more difficult to pursue, piling pressure on the club to find solutions in a market that no longer tolerates further missteps.