Roma push to land attacking reinforcements as Koné interest mounts

Santiago Castro will wear the number 9 shirt at Roma, with exclusive imagery confirming the personalisation of his kit as "S. CASTRO" on the back. The Argentine striker selected the number for his first season in giallorossi colours, and the shirt design has already been finalised ahead of the official announcement of his transfer. The kit personalisation represents further confirmation of the forward's arrival as Roma work through final bureaucratic steps to complete the deal. With the shirt design confirmed and ready for release, supporters will be able to purchase the number 9 Castro jersey once the club makes the move official. The commercial side of the transfer is already in motion, ensuring that replica kits bearing Castro's name and number will be available for fans to buy immediately following the formal confirmation from Roma.

Angeliño is close to leaving Roma on a free loan to Deportivo la Coruña, with the Spanish club holding a €2 million purchase option. According to Matteo Moretto, only minor details remain to be finalised before the left-back departs for his home country. Angeliño failed to convince head coach Gian Piero Gasperini during pre-season and exits after a season of mixed fortunes. The 2024–25 campaign proved inconsistent for the Spanish defender, and his departure marks another outgoing alongside fellow squad member Salah-Eddine. Roma are now exploring replacements for Angeliño's deputy role on the left flank, with Torino's Alessio Cacciamani on the club's radar. The 2007-born prospect spent last season on loan at Juve Stabia, and Torino are seeking over €5 million for his services.

Roma have intensified their search for attacking reinforcements and a wing-back following Zeki Çelik's departure, with Ivan Fresneda of Sporting CP and Real Betis forward Abde Ezzalzouli emerging as primary targets. The club has held three recent talks with Fresneda and his representatives; the Portuguese defender is valued at around €17–18 million plus substantial bonuses. Fresneda joined Sporting from Real Valladolid for €9 million in 2023 and has made 81 appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists. Ezzalzouli carries a similarly high price tag. The Real Betis attacker has scored 29 goals and laid on 18 assists in 128 games, while earning 37 caps for Morocco. Roma have also explored options lower down the valuation chain. They tabled a €2.5 million bid for Club America's Israel Reyes on the wing, but the Mexican side demanded €7 million—Reyes has featured 146 times for his current club over five seasons. The Giallorossi remain in complex negotiations over Antonio Nusa but have not abandoned the pursuit. While Santiago Castro's arrival has bolstered the attacking department, Roma's need for multiple wing-backs after Çelik's exit may limit their ability to invest heavily in a second premium signing, though Wesley and Devyne Rensch offer tactical flexibility.

Angeliño is close to leaving Roma on a free loan to Deportivo la Coruña, with the Spanish club holding a €2 million purchase option. According to Matteo Moretto, only minor details remain to be finalised before the left-back departs for his home country. Angeliño failed to convince head coach Gian Piero Gasperini during pre-season and exits after a season of mixed fortunes. The 2024–25 campaign proved inconsistent for the Spanish defender, and his departure marks another outgoing alongside fellow squad member Salah-Eddine. Roma are now exploring replacements for Angeliño's deputy role on the left flank, with Torino's Alessio Cacciamani on the club's radar. The 2007-born prospect spent last season on loan at Juve Stabia, and Torino are seeking over €5 million for his services.

Roma remain committed to signing Diego Moreira despite negotiations with Strasbourg stalling over valuation. The French club initially demanded nearly €60 million for the left-back, a figure Roma deemed excessive. However, the transfer of an ex-Cagliari player has shifted dynamics: BlueCo, which owns both Strasbourg and Chelsea, is now willing to sell Moreira at a similar price. Roma's strategy, orchestrated by D'Amico, involves waiting for Strasbourg to lower their asking price, banking on the fact that no other club is prepared to meet their current demands. Mendes, Moreira's agent, is pushing for the move. Personal terms have already been agreed with the Belgian winger, who would receive a contract worth approximately €2.5 million per season—a significant increase from his current €900,000 annual salary. D'Amico plans to return to Strasbourg within days to resume negotiations. Meanwhile, Roma are exploring alternative options across the pitch. On the right flank, attention is focused on Fresneda, a Spanish 2004-born prospect from Sporting CP, where negotiations are underway. Sporting are asking €25 million; Roma hope to negotiate closer to €15 million. Belghali of Verona, capable of playing both flanks and also of interest to Napoli, remains an option. In terms of departures, Salah-Eddine and Angeliño are available for transfer, whilst Alessio Cacciamani of Torino is under consideration as a backup to Wesley.

Roma's recruitment drive continues at Trigoria following Santiago Castro's arrival, with sporting director D'Amico unwilling to pause activity. The club is working multiple fronts to strengthen the squad, with a left-footed left-winger now the top priority. Nusa remains a live target with costs currently under exploration, while Ezzalzouli at Betis is also being evaluated. Roma are monitoring developments at Leipzig, particularly around Diomande's potential move to Real Madrid, which could free up Endrick. There are indications that Endrick's parent club might sanction a loan move—a deal structured similarly to Nico Paz's arrangement—if the Brazilian's representatives give approval. Beyond attacking options, Roma need reinforcements at full-back. Gasperini currently has only Wesley and Rensch available, with Angeliño sidelined. The club require two full-backs, one per flank. Fresneda is among the profiles being tracked, though not the only candidate. Diego Moreira's valuations have dropped significantly due to prohibitively high costs. Defensively, Gasperini and D'Amico are also considering moves for a left-sided centre-back with a left foot to provide additional cover.