Roma push hard on Luiz Henrique and Leweling in final transfer window days

Roma have given the green light for Robinio Vaz to join Hull City on loan, with the young forward set to undergo medical examinations on 1 September. The move will be structured as a loan deal worth €2 million, with Hull City holding a purchase option valued at €30 million. Vaz's departure had been temporarily blocked by Roma and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who wanted assurances over an attacking reinforcement before allowing another forward to leave. The clearance now comes with the club still active in the final hours of the transfer window to strengthen the offensive department. Gasperini and Roma felt it necessary to secure a replacement before sanctioning any further exits from that area of the squad. According to Fabrizio Romano, Vaz has been authorised to travel to England. The move offers the French forward an opportunity to find greater playing time in the Premier League, joining a Hull City side that has made a strong start to the campaign with two victories in their opening two fixtures.

Roma have given Robinio Vaz permission to travel to England for medical examinations with Hull City, scheduled for 1 September. The French forward will join the Premier League club on a paid loan worth €2 million with a purchase option set at €30 million. Vaz, a class of 2007 player, will link up with a Hull side that have won both of their opening fixtures this season. Gasperini and Roma had blocked the transfer in recent hours while waiting to secure a replacement. The club's authorization of Vaz's departure is viewed as a potential indication that negotiations are advancing for Leweling, another target on the club's radar.

Roma have tabled a formal offer of €35 million in total, including bonuses, to sign Jamie Leweling from Stuttgart on a permanent deal. The move represents a significant acceleration in Roma's pursuit of the German winger and reflects a shift in the club's transfer priorities. Leweling has now overtaken Luiz Henrique in Roma's hierarchy of targets, with the club concentrating its efforts on securing the Stuttgart player to complete the attacking department available to head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The decision to prioritise Leweling came after a rapid change in Roma's transfer strategy during the final days of the window. A verbal agreement with Zenit over Luiz Henrique had been reached on Sunday evening, but Roma have now decided to step back from that operation and focus resources elsewhere—specifically on Leweling. The 2001-born German international fits Gasperini's requirements for his versatility, his ability to attack in depth, and his capacity to operate across both flanks in the attacking line. Roma's €35 million proposal is now with Stuttgart, and the club awaits the German side's response to determine whether the deal can be completed. The structure of the offer—€35 million in total with bonuses included—is designed to persuade Stuttgart to grant final approval. However, one variable could alter Roma's strategy in the closing hours of the transfer window: the situation surrounding Matías Soulé. Should the Argentine depart, it could create space for a second attacking recruit and reshape Roma's offensive plans entirely. The direction is now clear: Roma have placed €35 million on the table for Leweling and are waiting for Stuttgart's answer. That response will prove decisive in how Roma's offensive recruitment concludes.

Roma have given the green light for Robinio Vaz to join Hull City on loan, with the young forward set to undergo medical examinations on 1 September. The move will be structured as a loan deal worth €2 million, with Hull City holding a purchase option valued at €30 million. Vaz's departure had been temporarily blocked by Roma and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who wanted assurances over an attacking reinforcement before allowing another forward to leave. The clearance now comes with the club still active in the final hours of the transfer window to strengthen the offensive department. Gasperini and Roma felt it necessary to secure a replacement before sanctioning any further exits from that area of the squad. According to Fabrizio Romano, Vaz has been authorised to travel to England. The move offers the French forward an opportunity to find greater playing time in the Premier League, joining a Hull City side that has made a strong start to the campaign with two victories in their opening two fixtures.

Roma have given Robinio Vaz permission to travel to England for medical examinations with Hull City, scheduled for 1 September. The French forward will join the Premier League club on a paid loan worth €2 million with a purchase option set at €30 million. Vaz, a class of 2007 player, will link up with a Hull side that have won both of their opening fixtures this season. Gasperini and Roma had blocked the transfer in recent hours while waiting to secure a replacement. The club's authorization of Vaz's departure is viewed as a potential indication that negotiations are advancing for Leweling, another target on the club's radar.

Roma travel to Lecce on 31 August for their second Serie A fixture, looking to extend their winning run after a 4–0 victory over Fiorentina a week earlier. Gasperini is poised to field an unchanged lineup from that opening match. Svilar starts in goal behind a back three of Mancini, N'Dicka and Hermoso, with Wesley at left-back. Emanuele Lulli is tipped to start at right-back ahead of Nahuel Molina, while Rodrigo Mora has the edge over Matías Soulé in midfield. The forward pairing is Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen. Roma have now won their last six Serie A matches — the final five of the 2025–26 season plus the opening-day victory against Fiorentina. Only once in the past decade have the club registered seven consecutive league wins: between February and March 2025 under Claudio Ranieri. A victory today would put Roma level on points with Lazio, Inter, Milan and Juventus, all of whom have won their opening two games. Leonardo Balerdi and Marten de Roon are set to receive their first competitive calls of the season. Devyne Rensch and Lorenzo Pellegrini have been left out of the squad; Rensch will return to availability from the following week and is expected to feature against Atalanta. Pellegrini is targeting a return by mid-September. Robinio Vaz has also been omitted but for transfer reasons, being close to a move to Hull City. The match is the second round of Serie A Enilive and will be broadcast on Dazn, Sky and NOW. Lecce's record against Roma in Serie A stands at 28 defeats from 40 meetings, with only two wins and ten draws. The club has conceded 85 goals against Roma in the league — fewer only than the 94 they have shipped against Inter.

Jan Ziółkowski has left AS Roma to join Monza on a season-long loan deal with a right of recall. Roma confirmed the transfer on 31 August 2026, with the arrangement structured as a loan with an option for Monza to make the move permanent at the end of the period by exercising the agreed clause. Ziółkowski departs after accumulating 23 appearances and one goal in a Roma shirt. The defender's exit brings his time at the club to a close, at least for the immediate future, as Roma continue their 2026-27 campaign.

Roma have intensified their pursuit of several attacking targets on the final day of the transfer window, 31 August 2026. The club reportedly raised their bid for Luiz Henrique to €38 million plus €5 million in bonuses—a total package of €43 million—described as a decisive proposal. Meanwhile, the future of Matías Soulé remains critical to Roma's ability to complete multiple signings; without his departure, landing both Leweling and Luiz Henrique appears difficult, though the club has prioritized the German. If Soulé leaves, Roma could free resources to add a second attacking winger in the closing hours. Robinio Vaz has been authorised to join Hull City, completing his loan move with a €2 million loan fee and a €30 million purchase option. Jamie Leweling remains a live target despite Stuttgart's rejection of Roma's initial proposal of €5 million on loan plus €35 million obligation to buy. German sources indicate Stuttgart's valuation could reach €50–55 million, but Roma continue working on the deal, attracted to Leweling's versatility as both an attacking winger and full-back. Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, described as Gasperini's preferred profile for his technical qualities, remains complicated by Chelsea's resistance; the Blues want a permanent sale around €50 million rather than a loan. Roma hope for an opening on loan terms and plan to keep negotiations open until the final hours. On the defensive front, Niccolò Pisilli is considered central to Roma's project and not for sale except for offers exceeding €60 million; Tottenham, Nottingham Forest and Newcastle have shown interest, while Juventus, Inter and Milan are monitoring domestically. Real Madrid have reportedly evaluated Evan N'Dicka for their defence at a valuation of €30–35 million, though this remains conditional on outgoings at the Spanish club. Young players Jan Ziółkowski and Lorenzo Paratici are departing. Ziółkowski's loan to Monza with a purchase option is now finalised, while Paratici returns to Roma from Sampdoria following a spell away; he scored 12 goals in 14 Under-18 matches but had limited Primavera opportunities. Ante Mardešić, a 17-year-old Croatian midfielder from NK Trnje born in 2009, is set to arrive after impressing Roma during a trial at Trigoria. Matías Soulé has been offered to Atlético Madrid, though the Spanish club's advanced negotiations for Jonathan David mean Roma's winger is not currently a priority there. Fulham, Newcastle and Sunderland have also expressed interest in Soulé, but no decisive offer has arrived; Roma's valuation stands at around €40 million, though this could drop slightly in the final rush. Roma's activity continues across multiple fronts as the August deadline approaches. Head coach Gasperini has suggested Soulé may stay, but the club remains open to selling him for a significant offer—a move that would unlock funds for two additional attacking options. Manu Koné has attracted fresh Premier League attention, with Chelsea reportedly identifying the midfielder as a priority replacement for Enzo Fernández should he leave for Manchester City. The focus for Roma now centres on whether Soulé departs and which of the attacking targets—Leweling, Luiz Henrique, or Bynoe-Gittens—can be completed in the final hours.

Leonardo Balerdi has given his first interview as a Roma player, describing his arrival from Marseille as a move to convince Gasperini and climb the defensive hierarchy. The Argentine former Marseille captain spoke to the club's official channels about his childhood, Gasperini's interest dating back to his Atalanta years, and his experiences elsewhere. "I am truly happy and very calm," Balerdi said. "From the moment I arrived here in Rome they welcomed me with incredible affection and warmth." Bareldi is included in Roma's squad for the trip to Lecce on 31 August at 18:30 for the second Serie A round. Roma come into the fixture on the back of a 4–0 home win against Fiorentina and aim to maintain that momentum. However, Devyne Rensch remains unavailable and will return to Gasperini's disposal on Tuesday; Lorenzo Pellegrini is also sidelined. Jan Ziółkowski and Robinio Vaz are absent due to transfer matters. Gasperini has already moved to strengthen the squad, completing the arrival of Marten De Roon from Atalanta within 24–48 hours. De Roon, who boasts over 60 international caps, was released by Atalanta after many years at the club and was not in their plans. Gasperini explained the reasoning behind the De Roon move at his pre-match press conference: "De Roon came about quickly in the space of 24–48 hours. He had a situation at Atalanta after many years and did not fit their plans. There was this opportunity and I made contact with Percassi. They made the decision very quickly and left him free to decide. So El Aynaoui has the chance of a new experience. From an economic perspective it is important because it gives us the chance to move on another role. De Roon is intact even if he is an advanced age; he will enter a strong group that wants to be protagonists. Two captains have arrived and I believe we give this squad a strong physical turning point that it needs, as well as personality. Marten is Dutch like Malen and balances out the Argentines. I am certainly happy and I think from this aspect we come out solid." With three days remaining in the summer transfer window, Roma continue to pursue reinforcements for Gasperini, particularly a left-winger with a right foot. The club is now pushing hard for Luiz Henrique, a Brazilian winger born in 2001 at Zenit. According to Fabrizio Romano, talks are ongoing between Roma and Zenit over Henrique, who has signalled openness to the move and made Roma his priority. The two clubs must now reach final agreement.

Roma have intensified their pursuit of several attacking targets on the final day of the transfer window, 31 August 2026. The club reportedly raised their bid for Luiz Henrique to €38 million plus €5 million in bonuses—a total package of €43 million—described as a decisive proposal. Meanwhile, the future of Matías Soulé remains critical to Roma's ability to complete multiple signings; without his departure, landing both Leweling and Luiz Henrique appears difficult, though the club has prioritized the German. If Soulé leaves, Roma could free resources to add a second attacking winger in the closing hours. Robinio Vaz has been authorised to join Hull City, completing his loan move with a €2 million loan fee and a €30 million purchase option. Jamie Leweling remains a live target despite Stuttgart's rejection of Roma's initial proposal of €5 million on loan plus €35 million obligation to buy. German sources indicate Stuttgart's valuation could reach €50–55 million, but Roma continue working on the deal, attracted to Leweling's versatility as both an attacking winger and full-back. Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, described as Gasperini's preferred profile for his technical qualities, remains complicated by Chelsea's resistance; the Blues want a permanent sale around €50 million rather than a loan. Roma hope for an opening on loan terms and plan to keep negotiations open until the final hours. On the defensive front, Niccolò Pisilli is considered central to Roma's project and not for sale except for offers exceeding €60 million; Tottenham, Nottingham Forest and Newcastle have shown interest, while Juventus, Inter and Milan are monitoring domestically. Real Madrid have reportedly evaluated Evan N'Dicka for their defence at a valuation of €30–35 million, though this remains conditional on outgoings at the Spanish club. Young players Jan Ziółkowski and Lorenzo Paratici are departing. Ziółkowski's loan to Monza with a purchase option is now finalised, while Paratici returns to Roma from Sampdoria following a spell away; he scored 12 goals in 14 Under-18 matches but had limited Primavera opportunities. Ante Mardešić, a 17-year-old Croatian midfielder from NK Trnje born in 2009, is set to arrive after impressing Roma during a trial at Trigoria. Matías Soulé has been offered to Atlético Madrid, though the Spanish club's advanced negotiations for Jonathan David mean Roma's winger is not currently a priority there. Fulham, Newcastle and Sunderland have also expressed interest in Soulé, but no decisive offer has arrived; Roma's valuation stands at around €40 million, though this could drop slightly in the final rush. Roma's activity continues across multiple fronts as the August deadline approaches. Head coach Gasperini has suggested Soulé may stay, but the club remains open to selling him for a significant offer—a move that would unlock funds for two additional attacking options. Manu Koné has attracted fresh Premier League attention, with Chelsea reportedly identifying the midfielder as a priority replacement for Enzo Fernández should he leave for Manchester City. The focus for Roma now centres on whether Soulé departs and which of the attacking targets—Leweling, Luiz Henrique, or Bynoe-Gittens—can be completed in the final hours.

Gian Piero Gasperini has named his squad for Roma's Serie A matchday 2 fixture against Lecce. Neil El Aynaoui and Robinio Vaz are absent from the squad list, both players close to departing the club. Devyne Rensch and Lorenzo Pellegrini are also unavailable through injury. The 24-man squad features goalkeepers Svilar, De Marzi and Gollini. In defence, Gasperini has included Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi. Midfield options are Cristante, Koné, Pisilli and Mora, while attack is covered by Castro, Malen, Soulé and Dybala.

Roma have named their travelling squad for the match at Lecce following their home victory against Fiorentina. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has included new signing Leonardo Balerdi in the squad, and De Roon will also depart with the team after receiving official clearance overnight. Devyne Rensch remains unavailable but is expected to return to the manager's disposal on Tuesday. Lorenzo Pellegrini is absent, as are Jan Ziółkowski and Robinio Vaz due to transfer matters. The squad list shows Gasperini has named three goalkeepers: Mile Svilar, Giorgio De Marzi and Pierluigi Gollini. In defence, the group includes Konstantinos Koulierakis, Evan N'Dicka, Nahuel Molina, Mario Hermoso, Gianluca Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Emanuele Lulli and Daniele Ghilardi. The midfield contingent comprises Bryan Cristante, Manu Koné, Niccolò Pisilli, Rodrigo Mora and De Roon. Up front, Roma have Santiago Castro, Donyell Malen, Matías Soulé and Paulo Dybala available.