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Antonio Nusa remains a distant prospect for Roma, with progress on a move from Leipzig proving difficult. The Norwegian winger appeals to the Giallorossi, but the transfer is complex. Market expert Fabrizio Romano assessed the situation: "From the point of view of feasibility, little has been done on Antonio Nusa to Roma. As of today, Leipzig have no need to sell him after the sale of Diomandé. For this reason, the Norwegian player should be considered a frozen track for the Giallorossi market at present." The impasse reflects Leipzig's reluctance to part with a key player, having already completed the departure of another. Roma's priority target remains Mora, with Lyon's Fofana in the background as an alternative option.

Roma continue to work on bringing Rodrigo Mora to the club but are preparing contingency options as negotiations progress. Fofana has emerged as an alternative target, with Roma planning to propose a loan with an obligation to buy under certain conditions, similar to their Mora offer. Head coach Gasperini continues to push for Mora's arrival and the player's family support a move to Roma, viewing the club as ideal for his development. Contacts have continued in recent days, though formulas, clauses and details still need to be finalised to determine if the deal is genuinely feasible. Progress on Luis Henrique has stalled. While Roma and Inter maintain good relations and a broad understanding, there is no economic agreement in place and the operation is not close to completion. Henrique's camp appreciates Roma's technical project but contractual terms remain a stumbling block, and Roma currently have other market priorities elsewhere. Gabriel Martinelli's wages make a Roma move impossible at present. Antonio Nusa, targeted by Roma, faces no pressure to leave Leipzig following Diomandé's departure, leaving the Norwegian forward's path to Roma frozen for now.

Roma face Borussia Dortmund today at 17:30 in their final pre-season fixture with a squad stretched by injuries and departures. Wesley suffered a right ankle distortion yesterday, the same injury that troubled him during the Wales retreat, joining Niccolò Pisilli (soleus muscle strain) and Lorenzo Pellegrini (expected back only by mid-September) on the absentee list. Gasperini has just 23 players available, including only 3 goalkeepers and 16 outfield players — 8 of them defenders. Manu Koné and Nahuel Molina, who only joined the group on Tuesday, are still building fitness. With 15 days until the summer window closes, Roma's squad position has become critical. Eight players have departed — Dovbyk, Ferguson, Angeliño, Tsimikas, Celik, Zaragoza, Venturino and El Shaarawy — while only three have arrived: Molina, Castro and Koulierakis. When asked about his team's competitive strength compared to last season, Gasperini responded pointedly: "According to you?", highlighting shortages on the wings, in attack and in midfield, where just three players are fit today. The defence has conceded 11 goals across pre-season matches against Cannes, Brighton, Cardiff and Newport without a clean sheet, making today's encounter a crucial test before the Serie A campaign begins against Fiorentina.

Roma face Borussia Dortmund today at 17:30 in their final pre-season fixture with a squad stretched by injuries and departures. Wesley suffered a right ankle distortion yesterday, the same injury that troubled him during the Wales retreat, joining Niccolò Pisilli (soleus muscle strain) and Lorenzo Pellegrini (expected back only by mid-September) on the absentee list. Gasperini has just 23 players available, including only 3 goalkeepers and 16 outfield players — 8 of them defenders. Manu Koné and Nahuel Molina, who only joined the group on Tuesday, are still building fitness. With 15 days until the summer window closes, Roma's squad position has become critical. Eight players have departed — Dovbyk, Ferguson, Angeliño, Tsimikas, Celik, Zaragoza, Venturino and El Shaarawy — while only three have arrived: Molina, Castro and Koulierakis. When asked about his team's competitive strength compared to last season, Gasperini responded pointedly: "According to you?", highlighting shortages on the wings, in attack and in midfield, where just three players are fit today. The defence has conceded 11 goals across pre-season matches against Cannes, Brighton, Cardiff and Newport without a clean sheet, making today's encounter a crucial test before the Serie A campaign begins against Fiorentina.

Roma must quicken their transfer activity with less than two weeks until the Serie A season begins. Head coach Gasperini has signalled urgency to the club following a heavy defeat to Brighton, stating: "Numerically it seems there is still a need for something, but you know how it is." Koné returned to training today and Molina arrived in the capital yesterday, providing important reinforcements, but the coach insists the squad-building remains incomplete. Gasperini has emphasised the need for depth across positions, particularly given Champions League participation: "Having at least two players per role is essential for those competing in cups. Those who don't do it pay heavily." Gasperini's original shopping list comprised a defender, a winger and two forwards. Koulierakis has arrived for defence, Castro for attack, and Molina on the wing—filling three of four targets. The priority now is a second striker. Roma have identified Rodrigo Mora from Porto, with negotiations progressing well; the club hopes to complete that deal in the coming hours. The second gap is at left-back: while Molina covered Çelik's departure on the right, Gasperini needs cover for Wesley on the opposite flank, particularly after losing both Angeliño and Tsimikas from the previous season. Roma are focusing on Alessio Cacciamani and Destiny Udogie, contrasting profiles suited to strengthen the left-back options. The work ahead is significant, and time is running short.

Roma are pushing hard in the market ahead of their Serie A debut in under two weeks, with director D'Amico working on multiple targets across attack and the flanks. The club has reached a five-year agreement with Rodrigo Mora, a talented Porto prospect born in 2007, and is negotiating with Jorge Mendes on a deal worth €25 million plus 50 per cent of future resale proceeds. The Endrick option has collapsed after Real Madrid secured him; Roma remain active on alternative tracks including Cacciamani from Torino and Luis Henrique from Inter, while Destiny Udogie of Tottenham has emerged as a new option, though Spurs have not yet opened the door to a loan with a purchase option. Training resumed at Trigoria with Nahuel Molina arriving from Atlético Madrid integrated into the squad, and Manu Koné returning after his post-World Cup break. Niccolò Pisilli has rejoined group training. In departures, Angeliño moved to Deportivo La Coruña on a loan deal with a right to buy, vacating the number 3 shirt, which Koulierakis has now claimed. In youth development, Francesco Ballarin, a midfielder born in 2009, has been signed from Venezia to join Roma's youth sector.