Roma pursued Genoa defender Vasquez in summer but deal collapsed after Massara's departure

Leonardo Balerdi has made an immediate impression at Roma following his move from Olympique Marseille this summer. Speaking from his national team camp, the defender praised his reception: "At Roma I was welcomed very well. The challenge with Lautaro? I already knew him, so I knew it would be very complicated. And indeed it was, but it was a good match." Bareldi has already won over head coach Gasperini, appearing as a starter in two matches and contributing further appearances off the bench. He finished the fixture against Inter cramping in his calf, prompting a precautionary approach to manage the injury. Though still working toward full match fitness, his appearances for his national team are expected to aid his physical development. The defender has two further opportunities to establish himself before Como, with no serious calf concerns reported.

Roma's summer transfer window proved lengthy and difficult as Gasperini pursued reinforcements sought by the head coach, with many negotiations faltering over financial disagreements with other clubs. Givairo Read of Feyenoord was among the wingers Roma worked on for several days, but no agreement was reached and the Dutch player remained in the Netherlands. However, his future at Feyenoord beyond the current season is uncertain, as multiple elite English clubs have now turned their attention to him. According to teamtalk.com, Liverpool are leading the chase for Read and have been monitoring him for some time, but Arsenal and Manchester City are also watching closely. The interest from English top-flight sides has been fuelled by Read's strong start to the season in the Eredivisie, where he has recorded five assists in seven matches. Liverpool in particular have been impressed by his performances and could see him as a solution to a need on the right flank. Roma's pursuit fell away after requesting a fee of over €30 million just weeks ago, a figure that is now likely to rise further. A concrete move for Read could arrive as soon as January, when the player's valuation will have climbed even higher given his continued progress.

Roma are monitoring Giorgi Kvernadze, the Frosinone winger who has emerged as one of Serie A's early-season standouts. The Georgian left-sided forward, born in 2003, has scored 3 goals in the league and 2 in the Coppa Italia, adding 2 assists. Frosinone have impressed under their manager Alvini, including a win over Como, with Kvernadze among several individuals driving the collective display alongside teammates Raimondo and Calò. According to journalist Ekrem Konur, Roma's interest is shared by Fiorentina and notably Napoli. The parallels with Matías Soulé are evident—Soulé arrived at Frosinone before moving to a major club, and Kvernadze could follow a similar trajectory. There is also hope he might help Frosinone avoid the relegation that befell them three years ago. Konur also reported Roma's interest in Pepe of Porto, though the left-back is also being tracked by Palmeiras, Flamengo, and two Saudi clubs. Meetings have taken place between Porto and the player's agents, but no concrete offer has emerged. Pepe has reportedly decided not to push for a transfer at this stage.