Roma eye Nico González as left-back target alongside Nusa pursuit

Roma are monitoring Nico Gonzalez as a potential left-wing target, though the Argentine remains unlikely to be available unless a move to Atletico Madrid falls through. Gonzalez, recently at the World Cup with Argentina, wants to leave Juventus, and Atletico Madrid is preparing to bring him back to Spain after his loan spell there last season. Should that agreement with Juventus collapse, Roma would be ready to make an offer to the Turin club. However, Antonio Nusa remains Roma's primary left-wing objective and is unlikely to move for less than €60 million. The Giallorossi are also monitoring Stuttgart's Leweling and Brentford's Schade as alternatives. Gonzalez's name, therefore, ranks as a secondary option among several targets being tracked by the club at Trigoria.

Rome's radio stations hosted a discussion among prominent pundits on Roma's transfer strategy and squad composition. Piero Torri of Manà Sport stated that while negotiations with Nusa remain active, he continues to favour Lyon's Fofana, despite the financial burden of such a deal. Torri also raised concerns about Roma's ability to execute sales: "The problem with profit margins is there. Roma tries to sell Salah-Eddine for 8 million and the player refuses, then no offers come in for Koné. D'Amico at Atalanta has made tremendous sales, here he can't manage it. If Read costs 30, Wesley is worth triple." Mario Mattioli of Radio Radio praised Read as a versatile player suited to Gasperini's system, comparing him to Dumfries and noting that he could flourish alongside Castro given the latter's advanced playmaking traits. Roberto Pruzzo acknowledged Read's potential but questioned the lack of push from the fullbacks in Roma's recent display, pointing out that both Rensch and Wesley appeared undercooked. Pruzzo added: "You have good attackers, but you need to complete the squad. If you're able to spend this amount on an winger, I think it's the right thing to do." He also suggested that Castro and Malen could complement each other effectively in attack.

Jamie Leweling has become AS Roma's primary alternative on the left wing should RB Leipzig's asking price for Xavi Simons remain prohibitive at €60 million. The Stuttgart winger, a versatile two-footed player, is seen as a safer investment than some rivals, having produced consistently in the Bundesliga last season without the injury concerns that have surrounded other targets. Born in Nuremberg to a German mother and Ghanaian father, Leweling represents the kind of physical profile and pace Roma are seeking in their wide recruitment. Ghana's national federation pursued him extensively, but he elected to represent Germany, the country where he was raised and developed. The 21-year-old's other interests include music production—he composes rap tracks in his downtime—and the NBA, though his earlier promise to change his hairstyle in the event of a World Cup victory remains unfulfilled. Leweling's versatility and athletic profile make him an attractive prospect should Roma's primary targets prove too costly or unavailable. His Champions League ambitions align with Roma's own trajectory under Gian Piero Gasperini, though whether he will ultimately land at the Giallorossi remains uncertain.