Roma push for Cacciamani as Torino weigh profit demands

Roman radio stations aired opinions on three key Roma stories on 28 September 2026. Piero Torri of Manà Manà Sport (90.9) predicted that a new stadium would transform the club's finances. 'Today could be an important day for Roma's stadium,' Torri said. 'There should be final approval, then it will be up to Roma to build it and deliver it quickly. It would be a guarantee of revenue growth that would bring you closer to the elite of European football. There is an absolute need for the stadium, otherwise everything becomes complicated. For starters, you would no longer pay the rent on the stadium, which is several million euros. Plus there will be around a hundred suites that cost a lot of money to purchase for a year, and those can guarantee you 10–20 million euros a year. You could increase revenue by 30–40%.' Other commentators assessed Roma's recent decisions. Lorenzo Pes of Tele Radio Stereo (92.7) discussed the transfer of Gianluca Romano and a potential return for Francesco Totti at the 2027 centenary. 'On Romano, things have turned around: from a phenomenon he has become a flop,' Pes said. 'I hope the policy of rejuvenation continues, even if it means tough evenings like the one the other night. The road is long and uphill, but at least it is a road to travel. Totti? There is certainly coolness in relations with Roma, but I will leave a small door open for the centenary.' Francesca Ferrazza of Tele Radio Stereo (92.7) addressed a report about Francesco Totti's image rights and Roma's sale of shirts bearing his number 10. 'Roma has put the proceeds of shirts sold with the 10 in the accounts,' Ferrazza explained, 'and at that point Totti's legal team contacted Roma to discuss it. That is a different issue, because presented that way it looks as though Totti is obsessed with money.' Roberto Pruzzo of Radio Radio (104.5) praised Emanuele Lulli's display in a friendly match in England, saying the defender 'seems like a lad who deserves it' in Roma's context. Nando Orsi of Radio Radio (104.5) defended the loan of Romano to Spezia, noting that player development often takes time and that scouting errors must be minimised.

Francesco Totti's path to a formal return to Roma remains blocked after three meetings between the club and his representatives failed to reach agreement. The most recent discussion, less than a month ago and attended by the new chief executive Galantic on Roma's side, did not produce the breakthrough both parties had hoped for. With the club's centenary celebrations approaching and events already being organised with the Circo Massimo set to play a central role, Totti's participation has not yet been confirmed. A range of issues divide the two sides. Economic questions remain unresolved, as does the definition of any structural, operational role Totti might hold at the club beyond a purely ceremonial function at the centenary events. The negotiations have also surfaced a specific commercial dispute: Roma has continued to sell replica shirts bearing Totti's name and the number 10 since his retirement, generating substantial revenue that Totti says he has not received in royalties. According to the figures cited, approximately 15,000 such shirts were sold in the 2025–26 season alone, with the total from 2018 to the present day running to hundreds of thousands of pieces. This issue will need to be resolved as part of any new agreement. Totti's ambition extends beyond a ceremonial centenary role; he is seeking a structured, operational executive position within the club—a demand that, like the others, remains outstanding.

Roma are tracking Ruben Van Bommel, a 22-year-old left winger from PSV Eindhoven, as a potential summer target. Van Bommel, son of former AC Milan and Bayern Munich midfielder Mark van Bommel, has recently been called up to the Netherlands national team and started the 2026–27 season in explosive form at PSV, scoring 2 goals and delivering 4 assists in seven league matches. The winger is naturally left-footed, capable of playing both flanks, and is described as effective across the pitch and particularly dangerous in front of goal. Gasperini's coaching style appears to suit Van Bommel's profile, and Roma's scouts have been monitoring him for several weeks. The player was sidelined for nearly a year with a serious knee injury but has since recovered and demonstrated the quality he previously showed during his time at AZ Alkmaar. His current market value stands at approximately €25 million, though this is expected to rise in the coming months. Roma could attempt an approach as early as January. Represented by the Raiola agency, Van Bommel is one of several left-wing candidates under consideration. Gittens has been ruled out due to a severe ankle injury. Endrick and Luiz Henrique remain in contention, while Kvernadze is viewed primarily as a potential acquisition for the following season.