Roma eye Slavia Prague midfielder David Moses as D'Amico looks to strengthen midfield

Manu Koné remains one of Roma's most sought-after players, with Premier League clubs monitoring the French midfielder. He is currently sidelined with a first-degree injury picked up in the Champions League clash with Real Madrid, but his strong start to the season has not gone unnoticed at Chelsea. According to Ben Jacobs of GiveMeSport and TalkSport, the Blues consider him one of their main targets to strengthen their squad. Koné is not the only name on Chelsea's list. Camara of Monaco is also included, and most notably Scott of Bournemouth, who is reportedly Xabi Alonso's preferred option but is valued at around €100 million. After Chelsea's pressure this summer, a fresh attempt in January is not ruled out. Roma, however, have no intention of letting Koné go midway through the season, particularly in a campaign full of ambition and prospects.

AS Roma have secured the futures of two young players, with Emanuele Lulli and Giorgio De Marzi both signing new contracts running until 2031. Further renewals are reportedly close, with Mario Hermoso and Pierluigi Gollini expected to sign soon. Both Lulli and De Marzi were due to expire at the end of the season, and the club has confirmed them. Four players have contracts expiring in June: Gollini, Hermoso, Pellegrini and Dybala. Il Tempo reports that a deal for Gollini was already close last summer for another season, and that the club is still moving in that direction. Gollini is set to be Svilar's deputy again next season. Hermoso, now indispensable for Gasperini, had an option for one additional year activated in the spring. Initial contacts have taken place, and Gasperini has never hidden his high regard for the Spaniard, who has returned to top form under the coach. The situation is different for Dybala and Pellegrini. The club has opted for a one-year renewal for both players, allowing it to assess their performances on the pitch before deciding whether to make a longer commitment. The expectation is that a decision on either player will only come late into 2027, once the picture of their appearances is clearer.

Roma are continuing to tie down their own players, with Mario Hermoso and goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini close to contract renewals after Lulli's signing was made official the day before. The club's priority, in line with Gian Piero Gasperini's project, is to keep a core group together and then strengthen it. Hermoso is set to stay for another season, thanks to a unilateral option for an annual renewal that was triggered last summer. Roma are working with his agents on a one-year extension, taking the deal through to 2028, probably with a slight reduction in his salary. Gollini is also about to extend his contract, through to June 2028, in a renewal that is somewhat surprising given how his relationship with Gasperini began. The renewals follow a series of deals handled by D'Amico, including those of Cristante and Mancini, which were slightly lower than the figures the two Italy internationals previously earned. Pellegrini and Dybala have also accepted significant pay cuts, despite what has been an uneven run of form on the pitch for both. The news was reported by Il Tempo.

Gian Piero Gasperini has named his Roma squad for tonight's midweek home match against Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico, with Paulo Dybala again absent. The Argentine forward is not in the list and will therefore be unavailable against Cagliari. Manu Koné and Mile Svilar are also left out of the squad. Young Camara has been included in the group Gasperini has available for the Olimpico fixture, and is listed among the forwards. The rest of the squad includes goalkeepers Vásquez, De Marzi and Gollini. The defenders are Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi. The midfield options are Cristante, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio and Mora. The attacking options are Castro, Malen, Soulé and Camara. The selection makes clear which players are available to Gasperini for a match that comes just days into the stretch of fixtures ahead. With Dybala and Koné absent, the squad relies on the defensive and midfield depth listed, while Camara's inclusion gives the coach an additional option up front.

Roma have released their squad list for tonight's Serie A ninth-round match against Cagliari, which kicks off at 20:45. Paulo Dybala is ruled out, as he has not yet fully recovered from a calf muscle injury. Mile Svilar and Manu Koné are also absent, though both are reportedly close to returning to action. The squad list features ten defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi. The midfield options are Cristante, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio and Mora. The forward line comprises Castro, Malen, Soulé and Camara. The Cagliari fixture is part of the ninth round of Serie A, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side looking to continue their league campaign with the injury situation of Dybala, Svilar and Koné the main talking point before kickoff.

Paulo Dybala has been left out of Gian Piero Gasperini's squad for Roma's home match against Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico this evening. The Argentine had returned to training with the rest of the group, but the medical staff preferred not to risk him. There is no relapse, and he will be available for the away trip to Udine. The squad news adds to the absences of Mile Svilar and Manu Koné, who are both ruled out. Youngster Camara has been called up to the squad, with the list also featuring a wide range of options across all areas of the pitch. Roma will need to manage their resources carefully as the fixtures pile up. Gasperini's full squad is as follows. Goalkeepers: Vásquez, De Marzi, Gollini. Defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli, Ghilardi. Midfielders: Cristante, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio, Mora. Forwards: Castro, Malen, Soulé, Camara.