Roma push for Cacciamani as Gasperini reverses earlier stance

Radio commentators in Rome have weighed in on Roma's transfer strategy this summer, with mixed assessments of the club's recruitment direction. Carina on Radio Radio Mattimo said: "Honestly it seems to me there is some confusion in Roma's market. The problem is the type of player being sought. Mora is a player of infinite talent, but he hasn't had an important season and struggled in Farioli's 4-3-3. What doesn't convince me about Roma's market is that they've moved from finished profiles like Greenwood and Summerville to very young players." Pruzzo warned that Roma must improve squad quality, noting: "Roma must raise the level of the squad, it is very far behind. I saw a team really in difficulty. If we are on this trend two weeks from the start of the season things become worrying." Orsi attributed rising prices to urgency, saying: "When other teams know you need to go get players urgently in a specific role, prices go up. I think Gasperini is not happy at all." Mattioli struck a more optimistic tone on the arrivals completed so far, stating: "Roma's market so far has not been negative. Castro, Koulierakis and Molina are good signings. Rodrigo Mora is a player who has already done a lot. He is an important prospect, can be an important opportunity."

Roma are stepping up their summer business following the completion of their second pre-season training camp in the UK. The focus remains on Porto winger Rodrigo Mora, with director D'Amico seeking the right formula to bridge the gap between Roma's offer and Porto's asking price of €45–50 million. According to the Corriere della Sera, Mora has already secured approval for a release clause of €120 million to be inserted into his Roma contract. Negotiations between Roma and Porto continued overnight. The club are also pursuing Torino's Alessio Cacciamani as a young winger option, with Roma prepared to offer at least €15 million as they close the gap with Torino's valuation. Technical player swap arrangements—such as involving Salah-Eddine—remain under consideration. Endrick of Aston Villa is another target, though his arrival would depend on Matías Soulé's departure; Roma could accept €35 million for Soulé if the Turkish market—notably Galatasaray—makes a move. Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal, who is out of contract, is also being monitored. On outgoings, Cherubini is divided between offers from Benevento and Las Palmas, while Zelezny is heading to Perugia; Lulli and Reale remain with the first team for now. Defender Nahuel Molina is expected to arrive in Rome today, with his flight landing at Ciampino airport at 18:25.

Roma are actively negotiating with Porto over a move for young Portuguese forward Rodrigo Mora as their primary target in the current transfer window, following difficulties in pursuing other options. Porto value Mora at €45–50 million, and Roma's director D'Amico has engaged in concrete talks. Porto have already ruled out loan-with-option-to-buy proposals, forcing Roma to explore alternative structures. Two main paths are being considered. The first involves a loan with an obligation to buy on simplified terms, though Porto have signalled openness to an optional buyout only if Roma accept an expensive loan deal worth €10–15 million—a sum that would effectively force the purchase next year, an arrangement Roma reportedly dislike. The alternative, per Fabrizio Romano, lowers the immediate outlay to €25–30 million with a further 50 per cent sell-on clause attached to any future transfer by Roma. Sky Sport report Roma are weighing three concrete offers: a €7–8 million loan plus a €42–43 million option to buy; €25 million now plus €25 million next year; and €25 million upfront plus 50 per cent of future resale profit. Mora featured for only 15 minutes in Porto's recent match. Porto manager Farioli avoided specifics on the player's future, saying: "Today was match day and I understand the question, but I think we talked about it a lot yesterday. I don't have much to add. Not just for Rodrigo, but for everyone else, the week will be long and at the next press conference we will have time for another update on the market." Negotiations continued overnight following Porto's win against Alverca, involving the player, Roma, Porto president Villas-Boas, and agent Jorge Mendes.