Roma target Real Madrid's Endrick as offensive reinforcement

Roma continue negotiations with RB Leipzig and the representatives of Nusa as Gian Piero Gasperini pushes the club to strengthen the attacking wing position. According to transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà, the Giallorossi have maintained contact with both the Norwegian winger's agents and the Bundesliga club, though no agreement has yet been reached. The pursuit of Nusa comes as Roma look to bolster the offensive department following the arrival of Castro and with defender Koulierakis close to completion. Gasperini has made an additional attacking midfielder his priority requirement for sporting director D'Amico. Nusa has been on Roma's radar for several days, though the club may have initially used interest in the player as cover for work on alternative targets. Pedullà stressed that while dialogue continues between Roma, the player's agents, and Leipzig, no deal is currently in place. Ezzalzouli remains another option being considered, but that avenue is presently proving difficult to pursue.

Roma are maintaining their interest in Endrick, the 2006-born striker currently owned by Real Madrid, as they look to add further reinforcements to their attacking department this summer. The move would follow Roma's acquisition of Santiago Castro, with Endrick identified as one of several targets on the club's shortlist. Endrick recently featured for Brazil at the World Cup and spent the previous season on loan at Lyon. Real Madrid are open to allowing the forward to leave on loan again to secure more regular playing time. Roma's interest forms part of a broader summer recruitment plan as the club seeks to strengthen its offensive options under the direction of recruitment staff.

Riccardo Pagano has completed a permanent departure from AS Roma, joining Serie B side Cesena. The academy graduate's exit marks the end of his time at the Giallorossi after a succession of loan moves away from the club. Roma confirmed the transfer through a social media post: 'Pagano sold to Cesena. Good luck, Riccardo!' Pagano's departure represents another chapter in the ongoing management of Roma's youth development pathway. Having progressed through the club's academy system, he was unable to establish himself in the first team and spent time away on loan before now securing a permanent exit. The move to Cesena offers him the prospect of regular senior football in Italy's second tier.