Roma push hard for Summerville as deadline looms over wage talks

Real Madrid's attacking squad is packed with talent — Mbappé, Vinícius, Rodrygo, Mastantuono, García, Endrick and Brahim Díaz — leaving manager José Mourinho with an embarrassment of riches. The club is exploring options to manage the surplus without losing financial or sporting value, and Endrick has emerged as a candidate for departure. The Brazilian, born 2005, cost Real Madrid almost €50 million but remains a work in progress, making him a potential loan or temporary sale candidate. Roma has registered early interest in the 2005-born forward as a target for their attack. Endrick is competing with García for a future at the club, with only one likely to stay. At present, García — already present under Mourinho — holds the advantage after receiving initial signals of approval from the coach. Endrick scored 7 goals in 19 appearances for Lyon, demonstrating his potential both for the present and future. His position is complicated by his timing: having extended his break after the Copa América, he will return to Madrid for pre-season between 26 and 27 July, later than García. García's confirmation could accelerate Endrick's exit, a development Roma is monitoring with hope.

AS Roma are advancing exploratory talks to bring Real Madrid's Endrick to the Stadio Olimpico. The Brazilian attacker, born in 2006, is a highly promising talent who can play as a central striker or in wider attacking roles—qualities that align with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's vision for the forward line. Roma's leadership, guided by Tony D'Amico, is studying the right formula to make the transfer work. The club's preferred approach is to propose a loan deal for the 2026–27 season, a structure Real Madrid have already shown willingness to support. The Spanish giants allowed Endrick to spend the second half of the previous campaign on loan with Ligue 1 side Lyon, and Roma hope to replicate that arrangement. A move to Serie A and European competition would provide the youngster with a prestigious platform to continue his development at the highest level while giving Roma access to emerging attacking talent.

Roma are actively exploring replacements for Manu Koné should the French midfielder depart, with Ederson among their targets. However, the club faces an immediate obstacle: Maurizio Sarri, Atalanta's new head coach, has imposed a firm block on the Brazilian's exit. At a press conference, Sarri stated: "Ederson will return to the squad. My fear was with what mindset the lad could remain here with us. In fact, Ederson has shown maturity and a strong desire to stay: he will be a pillar of this Atalanta." Ederson reportedly has a strong relationship with both Roma technical director D'Amico and coach Gian Piero Gasperini, making him an appealing option in midfield. Roma's transfer activity is intensifying as they seek to strengthen the forward line, with Summerville identified as their primary attacking target. D'Amico is also managing departures: Koné has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, and Roma have set a firm asking price of €60 million for any potential sale. If that figure materialises, the midfielder's exit could accelerate moves to secure a replacement. Sarri's public stance on Ederson, however, has effectively ended those discussions at source, leaving Roma to explore alternative options. Timber, available from Marseille, is being monitored as a potential alternative.