Roma raise offer for Leweling to €30m plus €5m bonus; Luiz Henrique move shelved

Roma have signed midfielder Marten de Roon from Atalanta and defender Leonardo Balerdi from Olympique Marseille, but failed to complete moves for fullback Jayden Oosterwolde and defender Morato. The deal for Oosterwolde collapsed after Fenerbahçe's injury proved more severe than expected and the club refused to renegotiate terms; Roma are not pursuing alternative options as academy product Emanuele Lulli has proven serviceable. Morato joins on loan with a €15 million conditional obligation to buy after Nottingham Forest demanded an immediate permanent transfer—he had been a cornerstone of Marseille's plans for six seasons with 200 appearances. De Roon arrives as a replacement for Neil El Aynaoui, who is heading to RB Leipzig for a reported potential €29 million package. The midfielder asked to leave when his manager Maurizio Sarri called, and Atalanta allowed his departure without obstruction. Roma's recruitment reflects a broader shift away from signings made by the previous director that lacked Gian Piero Gasperini's approval, selecting instead established players unlikely to disrupt the group. Roma are also working on signings from Zenit's Luiz Henrique and Stuttgart's Jamie Leweling, according to reports from Alfredo Pedullà, with the possibility of adding both if Matías Soulé departs. El Aynaoui, who joined from Lens, never fully realised the potential he had shown in Ligue 1, and the club have opted to move forward with proven commodities expected to deliver solid contributions when called upon.

Chelsea have placed Manu Koné high on their shortlist under manager Xabi Alonso and plan to intensify negotiations in the coming hours, according to RMC Sport. However, any move hinges on Enzo Fernandez's departure to Manchester City. Although Koné has previously expressed interest in playing in the Premier League, Roma are holding firm with less than a day until the transfer deadline, demanding no less than €55 million to let the French midfielder leave. The tight timeframe and difficulty in sourcing a suitable replacement have pushed Roma's management to prioritize keeping Koné in Gian Piero Gasperini's squad. The club's position reflects their determination to avoid losing a key player at the final hour of the window, despite the midfielder's stated Premier League ambitions.

Chelsea have approached the representatives of Manu Koné as the Premier League club considers alternatives should Enzo Fernández depart for Manchester City. Alongside Monaco's Camara, Koné is being evaluated as a replacement option for the Argentine midfielder. Roma, however, have no intention of parting with the French midfielder. The club has not received any formal proposals for Koné, according to Fabrizio Romano, and will not entertain a sale at this stage of the transfer window.