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Roma continue to monitor Assane Diao of Como as a possible reinforcement for the attacking department. The 2005-born forward appeals for his technical quality and potential, though the club is evaluating his physical condition following a biceps femoris injury sustained last season. Como value Diao at €25–30 million and consider him central to Cesc Fabregas's project. However, Roma's priority remains securing Rodrigo Mora before deciding whether to pursue the young attacker. Negotiations over Mora have stalled after Porto president André Villas-Boas rejected elements of Roma's proposal, specifically the terms surrounding a compulsory purchase obligation. New contacts are scheduled for today, with agent Jorge Mendes working to find a resolution. If talks do not progress in the coming hours, Roma may abandon the pursuit entirely. Meanwhile, Christopher Nkunku has returned to the market and is being considered as a potential option. The French forward is highly valued by head coach Gian Piero Gasperini for his characteristics and versatility, though no formal negotiation is currently underway. An observer on Radio Radio noted: "There is a possibility that Mora arrives, but it is always a negotiation: when there is a signature you can say it is done, there can be complications. It seemed strange to me that Porto would give the green light with Roma's conditions. The buyout conditions: 60 per cent of appearances and qualification for the Champions League. We hope that qualification for the Champions League last year is a prelude to future qualifications, but you cannot put your hand on the fire that Roma will certainly reach the Champions League in the final year."

Roma is continuing to pursue options in the attacking wide market, with Assane Diao, a 2005-born talent owned by Como, resurfacing as a potential target. The club is evaluating Diao alongside the primary pursuit of Rodrigo Mora from Porto, assessing his technical qualities and long-term prospects. Roma is also considering Diao's fitness status following a hamstring injury during the previous season. Como, however, views Diao as a central figure in Cesc Fabregas's project and values the player between €25 and €30 million. That price tag makes any deal challenging for Roma. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and the sporting directorate are focusing their immediate efforts on landing Rodrigo Mora, with Diao remaining on the table as a secondary option. Only after resolving the Portuguese talent's future will Roma decide whether to pursue other options to complete the attacking department.

Roma's pursuit of Rodrigo Mora has hit an impasse after Porto demanded additional guarantees over a roughly €42 million obligation to buy clause. The giallorossi had been close to closing the deal before the Portuguese club's demands complicated matters. Should the move collapse, director D'Amico is prepared to pivot decisively toward Malick Fofana, a Belgian winger born in 2005. Fofana is not an unfamiliar target but a profile that appeals to the club and particularly to head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who remains in search of a new winger. Lyon are demanding no less than €40 million for Fofana, a sum Roma are ready to invest in a young, talented attacking player for that position. Fofana faces interest from several European clubs, yet concerns over his ankle injury—which kept him sidelined for half of last season at Lyon—have been largely dismissed following a 85-minute appearance against Sparta Prague last week. The Belgian wants to play Champions League football, and Roma could represent a significant opportunity for him as well.