Roma pursue Rodrigo Mora: dual approach under negotiation with Porto

Galatasaray continue to shadow Roma in the transfer market, pursuing an attacking winger and creating competition across multiple fronts. Rodrigo Mora was under serious consideration by the Istanbul club for several days, but that interest has cooled, allowing Roma to move into pole position for the Portuguese player. Galatasaray remain a dangerous proposition, however. Reports also link the Turkish champions to Matías Soulé; if they acquire him, Roma would gain the financial means to accelerate their pursuit of Mora and free up space to complete a double deal for Endrick. Yet another target could reshape the landscape: Rafael Leão, who appears to be Galatasaray's primary objective at present, even though the Portuguese winger was previously on Roma's extended shortlist. AC Milan remain inflexible on Leão's departure terms, demanding only a permanent transfer at 50–60 million euros. The Rossoneri have rejected all overtures, including loan-with-obligation structures, despite considering Leão available for sale. That is a wall Galatasaray will find difficult to breach, but the Turkish champions show no sign of backing away from their pursuit.

Roma's transfer strategy this summer came under scrutiny from prominent radio voices in Rome on 10 August. Mario Mattioli praised the club's market activity, highlighting Castro, Koulierakis and Molina as solid acquisitions and Rodrigo Mora as an important prospect. However, Roberto Pruzzo delivered a sharper assessment, saying: "Roma must raise the level of the squad, it is very far behind. I saw a team in real difficulty. If we stay on this trend two weeks before the start of the season, things become concerning." Nando Orsi suggested that other clubs exploit Roma's urgent need to sign players by inflating prices, and questioned the satisfaction of head coach Gian Piero Gasperini with proceedings. Piero Torri noted Roma's focus on attacking midfielders could signal a tactical shift and indicated negotiations over Rodrigo Mora may include a sell-on clause for Porto. The broadcast reflected the distinctive culture of Roman radio stations, which serve as major platforms for journalists, former players and commentators to shape local opinion on the club's direction.

Roman radio pundits have offered mixed verdicts on Roma's summer transfer activity, with Carina criticising inconsistency in the club's recruitment while others defend recent moves. Carina said on Radio Radio: "Honestly, it seems to me there is some confusion in Roma's transfer market. The problem is the type of player being sought. Mora is a player with infinite talent, but he did not have an important season and struggled in Farioli's 4-3-3. What doesn't convince me about Roma's transfer market is that they have moved from profiles of finished players like Greenwood and Summerville to profiles of very young players." Roma are pursuing Rodrigo Mora via a particular formula, reportedly leaving Porto a percentage of any future sale, according to Torri on Radio Manà Manà Sport. The deal appears tied to a potential tactical shift toward attacking midfielders. Pruzzo warned the squad is significantly behind and struggling: "Roma must raise the level of the squad, it is very far behind. I saw a truly difficult squad. If we are on this trend two weeks before the start of the championship, things become concerning." Mattioli countered that the market has been solid so far. He said: "Roma's transfer market so far has not been negative. Castro, Koulierakis and Molina are good purchases. Rodrigo Mora is a player who has already done much. He is an important prospect, can be an important opportunity." Orsi noted that rival clubs raise prices when they sense urgency, and suggested Gasperini is dissatisfied with proceedings.