Roma Radio Panel: Pruzzo Rates Nusa Deal at 10% Likelihood

Roma will not return to Rome after their Serie A trip to Udine, instead travelling straight on to Manchester for their Champions League fixture against Manchester United on 3 November. Roma face Udinese on Saturday 31 October at 18:00. Angelo Mangiante, speaking on Mana Mana Sport, reported that the squad will train in Udine on Sunday morning, before leaving from Trieste airport for Manchester in the afternoon, in order to ease the travel burden of an intense week of league and Champions League matches. The transfer market is also on the agenda. Roma are looking to broaden the options available to head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, and Carlos Forbs, a Portuguese attacking winger born in 2002 who plays for Brugge, is reportedly among the profiles being monitored. Roma have reportedly sent scouts to San Siro to watch Forbs in the match against Inter and assess the player closely. Competition is strong, however, with Tottenham and Manchester United, along with other Premier League clubs, also reportedly interested. Brugge set a valuation of around 30 million euros in the summer, a figure that could still form the basis of any negotiation. Gasperini was also remembered in a tribute to the late journalist Mario Sconcerti, at the second edition of the award dedicated to him, held at the Salone d'Onore of the CONI in Rome and aimed at younger generations. Gasperini sent a video message to the students present, highlighting the value of Sconcerti's professional legacy: "A warning about what his profession was, his capacity. It is a lesson that will stay with you in your future profession." Following Roma's recent match against Cagliari, Marcacci spoke on Radio Radio: "Mora was good: full credit to him, for taking advantage of the defender's mistake from Cagliari. We will remember Mora's goal at the end of the season, because it came at a moment when Cagliari had more energy in the tank. Gasp's rebukes started from the first minutes: he sensed the match would be difficult, and Roma suffered against Cagliari. Mancini struggled and leaves too much space behind him. A note of credit for the crowd, who were involved; the team needed that push." Pedrelli, on Radio Bruno Roma, added: "With Lulli and Pisilli the future is already here. I wish Mora and Ghilardi more space. Well done also to Gollini. What a Roma this is, who keep trying until the end. No one excluded."

Giallorossi.net has proposed Lille midfielder Ngal'ayel Mukau as a possible target for AS Roma, presenting him as a powerful, dynamic option who could offer some of the qualities of Manu Koné, the midfielder Gian Piero Gasperini already has at the club. The piece is part of its "Consigli per gli acquisti" (Transfer Advice) series, which this time widens the search beyond an offensive winger and a left-sided wing-back to a central midfielder who can win duels, recover possession and break lines with the ball at his feet. Mukau was born in Antwerp on 3 November 2004. He is 21, stands 1.86 metres tall and is a natural left-footed player. He mainly operates as a central midfielder or defensive midfielder but has the profile of a true box-to-box player. Lille signed him from KV Mechelen in the summer of 2024 for around €5 million. He has already gained experience in Ligue 1 and the Champions League, and he came to wider attention in Europe's top competition in November 2024, scoring a decisive brace in Lille's win at Bologna. The article identifies volume of play as his first quality. He covers a lot of ground, is aggressive in winning the ball back and has the build and athleticism to hold his own in midfield battles. He is not only a ball-winner, though: once he regains possession he tends to carry it forward and look immediately for a vertical pass. The author argues that this mix of physicality and the ability to advance with the ball is what makes him interesting for Roma. The comparison with Koné, however, needs careful handling. Mukau is currently less explosive and less effective in one-on-one situations than the Frenchman, who has a particular ability to resist pressure and escape challenges by carrying the ball. The Lille player is more direct, but he has height, intensity, a left foot and plenty of room to improve. The article stresses that Mukau is not a talent to be left waiting for years. He has already faced high-level European matches, and in the 2026-27 Champions League he has made three appearances so far, two of them as a starter. He still has much to improve in attacking output: goals and assists are not his natural currency, and he needs to be more decisive in the final thirty metres and speed up some decisions when pressed. Even so, at 21 the author believes he already has an athletic and tactical base on which Gasperini could work a great deal. Mukau's contract with Lille runs until June 2028. Transfermarkt currently values him at around €15 million, while other models put his value between €15 million and €19 million. Earlier in the year, in the face of interest from several Premier League clubs, valuations of at least €20 million had circulated in France. The article says a deal would not be an economic bargain, but it would not be out of scale for a Roma side aiming to consolidate its place in the Champions League. It also notes that Lille have historically been willing to develop and sell their talents when the right offer arrives. The author concludes that Mukau is not yet Manu Koné and it would be wrong to sell him as such, but the profile is appealing: 21 years old, 1.86 metres, left-footed, physical, intense, good at winning the ball back, vertical in possession and already experienced in the Champions League. Whether alongside Koné or as an alternative who keeps strength and dynamism in Roma's midfield, the article argues he is one of the profiles worth pursuing before his price rises further.

Roma are monitoring Portuguese winger Carlos Forbs, currently at Club Brugge, as sporting director Tony D'Amico looks to add another wide option to the squad. According to the specialist portal TransferFeed, Roma sent scouts to San Siro to watch Brugge's match against Inter. The club are looking to strengthen Gian Piero Gasperini's squad after a strong start to the season, with the aim of extending the rotations into the final part of the campaign. Forbs, born in 2002, is not the only club interested. Several Premier League sides are also tracking the player, including Tottenham and Manchester United. In August, Brugge reportedly valued Forbs at around €30 million, a figure that is not expected to differ greatly from their current asking price.

Roma came from behind to beat Cagliari, with a young side producing the decisive moments. Lulli equalised for Roma, then provided the assist for Pisilli's 2-1 winner. Pisilli, born in 2004, is from Palestrina and Lulli, born in 2007, is a Roman and Roma supporter, the two of them both having grown up as Romans and Giallorossi fans, as the report notes. Four players in the win were born after 2001, a year that means something special in Rome. The second goal was a home-grown move, the kind not seen at Roma since the days of Totti and De Rossi. Ghilardi, born in 2003, sent the perfect cross for Rodrigo Mora, born in 2007, to head home the winner. Gasperini's side have leaned heavily on youth. This season Roma, the top-of-the-table side that has fielded the most young players, have scored 12 goals and provided 13 assists from their under-23s. Soulé, Koulierakis and Castro have also contributed. Mora had been criticised, perhaps too harshly, for a couple of below-par displays, and this goal is a welcome response. Balzani, writing in Leggo, notes that Mora already has the numbers of a great player and must replace Dybala at Udine. Dybala is not yet at his best but hopes to return next Tuesday against Manchester United. Svilar will undergo fresh tests tomorrow to see whether he can be available before the international break.

Roma came from behind to beat Cagliari 4-2, with Rodrigo Mora scoring the decisive goals late in a match that Gasperini's side had made hard work. Cagliari took the lead from a penalty awarded after a VAR check, when Pisilli's arm was judged to have been away from his body in the area; Nzola converted it. Roma responded immediately: Lulli headed an equaliser from a fine cross by Molina, then turned the ball to Pisilli, who put Roma ahead. Pisilli, who has just signed a contract extension until 2031, scored again through his ability to make runs into the area. The result hid a poor performance. Gasperini made several changes, resting Wesley and Malen and giving Castro the central attacking role. Svilar, Koné and Dybala were missing, while Hermoso and Balerdi were on the bench with less than full fitness. Lulli and Molina played wide, and Koulierakis started in defence. Pisacane's Cagliari, coming off two consecutive defeats, were physical, quick and aggressive, and caused problems in one-on-one duels: Nzola held off Ndicka, and Fadera was a constant threat to Mancini. Gollini had to produce one of his best performances of the season to keep Roma in the game. Roma made many elementary errors in possession, and their build-up was disjointed. Pisilli struggled to convince in the double-pivot role, particularly when asked to provide cover and order. Castro was often out of the game, had little impact and lacked the aggression needed in the rare chances he had in the box. Cristante, deployed on the trequartista role, seemed to lack energy, with a heavy stride and slow ideas; the article suggested he was paying for an early return from injury and an intensive run of games. In the second half Gasperini introduced Mora and Malen around the ten-minute mark, but Mora started on the right and Soulé on the left, a configuration that limited both players. Soulé is most effective starting on the right and cutting inside onto his left foot, while Mora prefers the centre-left to drift onto his right. Only when Gasperini switched them back, with Mati on the right and Mora on the left, did the attack improve. Cagliari kept pressing and at 81' Daniel Maldini scored the equaliser for 2-2, silencing the Olimpico. Roma then responded through individual quality. Ghilardi, another substitute, produced a fine run down the right and delivered a perfect cross, and Rodrigo Mora, the smallest player on the pitch, rose to head home the 3-2. Two minutes later Mora combined with Malen and provided the pass for the final 4-2. The article stressed that the final score should not disguise the fatigue Roma showed and the absence of Manu Koné, whose physical dominance, ball recovery and progressive running in midfield were missed. Nobody among his replacements has the same characteristics. With Dybala absent, Rodrigo Mora's contribution became even more important; the Portuguese is very young and must still develop consistency, but he showed how decisive he can be when used in the right conditions. The author concluded that Roma's character is a major asset, but that winning while playing badly cannot be relied upon, and that Gasperini must restore sharpness and solidity in the coming weeks.

Roma came away from Cagliari with the three points, but it was a night of frustration for Gian Piero Gasperini, who spent much of the match berating his players. Cagliari, who had been in a dip for a couple of weeks, proved a difficult opponent, and from the first minutes it was clear Roma could afford very few mistakes at the back. Gasperini's side made more slips than allowed against the likes of Mina and Fadera, and the rebukes came thick and fast: at Mancini himself, at Lulli, and at Koulierakis, among others. The result was secured in a match that was pulled through with teeth and claws, and the criticism came with more calm once the points were in the bag. Gasperini had to put much of his side right because Roma looked a little tired after a run of closely spaced fixtures, and when Maldini equalised it was clear the Sardinians had more fuel and more horsepower. Roma found the winner at the moment least suited to their performance, which could prove an important signal. Players never fully switched off, with Gasperini's instructions constant and the push of the Sud behind them. The match also featured Mora rising to win a header that seemed to add around twenty centimetres to his reach. Ghilardi was due to come on about ten minutes earlier than he did. Gasperini's message throughout was relentless, and the Curva Sud's support carried his team through a night that was far from convincing.

Roma defender Wesley is continuing his training even after the club's 4-2 home win over Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico on the evening of 27 October. Gasperini gave the squad a day off to prepare for the next fixture, but Wesley was back at work on 28 October. He shared a photo on social media showing him still training in the gym, captioned "il lavoro continua" ("the work continues") with two yellow and red hearts. Wesley came on as a substitute on Monday night, replacing Molin. His commitment to extra work after the match underlines his determination to keep improving, at a time when Gasperini's side are looking to build on the result against Cagliari. The Brazilian's post, accompanied by the phrase "il lavoro continua" and two giallorossi hearts, was shared with supporters as a sign of his dedication to the cause.

Wesley refused the day off that Gian Piero Gasperini gave the squad, instead throwing himself into a gym session of weights, press-ups and more to stay in shape and get back to running down the flank as he knows how. Roma's Brazilian defender posted on social media: "Il lavoro continua" ("The work goes on"), and the photos accompanying the story show the session. Wesley has been at the centre of gossip around Trigoria after comments his wife made on social media, a distraction that has unsettled his usual routine. On the pitch his performances have not suffered, though there is a sense that he is offering a little less than he did last season. The story frames it as nothing to worry about, with hard work always paying off and Wesley knowing it. Udine is next on the schedule, and Wesley is expected to start there. He is determined to let his football do the talking rather than the gossip.

Roma came from behind-the-scenes adversity to beat Cagliari 4-2, with goals from Lulli, Pisilli, Mora and Malen. Reported newspaper ratings praised the young side's courage and energy, with Roma fielding a makeshift line-up. Lulli was the standout performer, receiving a 7.5 rating from the majority of outlets and his goal helped set the tone for the win. Gollini earned 7s in the goal, while Soulé was another bright spark in attack. Gasperini's side were given ratings between 6 and 7 for his tactical approach, with the Italian boss rated 6 by some and 7 by others. Mancini drew criticism for a below-par display, rated between 4.5 and 5.5 across the reports, with Ghilardi entering to earn ratings of 6.5 to 7. Mora came on and was rated 7 or 7.5, while Malen, who replaced Castro, was rated between 6.5 and 7 by most outlets. Rensch, brought on for Lulli, was marked between 5 and 6, and Wesley, who replaced Molina at half-time, received ratings of 5.5 to 6. Pisilli was rated 6 to 6.5 in midfield, with Cristante at 6 or 6.5 alongside him.

Jorge Mendes is working to arrange the departure of his client Alejandro Balde from Barcelona, who is not playing as much as he would like, and has offered the left-back to Roma in recent days. The Giallorossi were keen on the player in the summer and did not reject the suggestion, Il Messaggero reports, via AllFootball. Roma are missing a left-footed specialist, but their wing-backs have been solid so far. Emanuele Lulli has been an early revelation and recently extended his contract until 2031. Balde has featured just three times this campaign. Juventus are also close to Mendes and tracked Balde in the past, but Barcelona placed a €40/50M price tag on him and the Bianconeri did not proceed. That price could be significantly lower a few months later, but Balde is under contract until 2029, so the Catalans still hold plenty of leverage. The negotiation could be eased by including Andrea Cambiaso in the deal. He is far from untouchable for Juventus, but they still value him highly, at about €30M. Juventus would rather part ways with Juan Cabal, but would pull the trigger on Cambiaso's sale for a worthy offer. January often presents this kind of opportunity, but Balde's price tag is out of reach for Italian sides unless the parties get creative. Roma can comfortably stay as they are on the flanks. Their move would be to part ways with Devyne Rensch and bring in a left-footer. Juventus have struggled to find destinations Cambiaso might like after Manchester City approached him in the past, and Barcelona would offer an excellent escape route.

Roma's unbeaten run has reached 16 matches following their win over Cagliari, a streak that began after the 5-0 defeat by Inter. Coach Gasperini has equalled Garcia's mark and now has his sights set on the club's historic records. Ahead of the other stories in the round-up, former striker Marco Borriello, speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, offered a measured view of Donyell Malen, who has scored 10 goals this season. He said: "He has quality, Gasperini brings it out of him, but Serie A today has more mediocrity than in my time. If you put him in a big Spanish or English club, he sits on the bench." Borriello was far warmer about Daniele De Rossi, saying: "He is a predestined one. He is proving to be a competent and intelligent coach, the 'Smart One'. If I were the president of Genoa, I would hold on to him tightly." The unbeaten run is now 16 matches, and Gasperini has matched Garcia's figure. Roma's historic benchmarks lie ahead, with runs of 19, 20, 24 and 25 matches all above them. The most significant mark is the 30 consecutive unbeaten league results set by Liedholm, a record that has stood since the 1980-81 season. In the player ratings, Lulli was named the best player on the pitch unanimously by the newspapers, with a 7.50. Mora followed on 7.25, a standout performance after coming off the bench. Gollini (7.08) and Malen (6.92) also earned praise, while Ghilardi and Soulé (both 6.75) received positive reviews. At the bottom, Mancini was rated 5.08, clearly the worst, followed by Rensch (5.58) and Castro (5.75).

Roma came from behind-the-scenes adversity to beat Cagliari 4-2, with goals from Lulli, Pisilli, Mora and Malen. Reported newspaper ratings praised the young side's courage and energy, with Roma fielding a makeshift line-up. Lulli was the standout performer, receiving a 7.5 rating from the majority of outlets and his goal helped set the tone for the win. Gollini earned 7s in the goal, while Soulé was another bright spark in attack. Gasperini's side were given ratings between 6 and 7 for his tactical approach, with the Italian boss rated 6 by some and 7 by others. Mancini drew criticism for a below-par display, rated between 4.5 and 5.5 across the reports, with Ghilardi entering to earn ratings of 6.5 to 7. Mora came on and was rated 7 or 7.5, while Malen, who replaced Castro, was rated between 6.5 and 7 by most outlets. Rensch, brought on for Lulli, was marked between 5 and 6, and Wesley, who replaced Molina at half-time, received ratings of 5.5 to 6. Pisilli was rated 6 to 6.5 in midfield, with Cristante at 6 or 6.5 alongside him.