Roma revive Ríos loan interest as El Aynaoui deal with Leipzig advances

Roma have renewed their interest in Benfica midfielder Richard Ríos, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. The key shift is Benfica's willingness to entertain a loan move. Roma, through director Tony D'Amico, have opened talks with both Benfica and Ríos's representatives to explore the terms of a potential deal and assess whether an agreement can be reached. Ríos, previously tracked by the Giallorossi, has re-entered the radar of coach Gian Piero Gasperini as a potential reinforcement for the midfield. Roma face competition from Turkish side Besiktas, who are also pursuing the midfielder. The Roma approach is partly dependent on developments with Neil El Aynaoui: negotiations are ongoing with RB Leipzig over a possible sale of the Moroccan midfielder, and if he departs, Roma would need to add another option to their midfield ranks. The club's interest in Ríos is therefore a direct response to potential outgoings in the same department. Ríos has become a concrete name on Roma's agenda as the transfer window heads toward its close. Much will depend on how the El Aynaoui situation evolves and what loan conditions Benfica are willing to accept for the midfielder.

Roma have tabled an offer for Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling as the club works to strengthen its attacking options in the closing stages of the transfer window. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Giallorossi have offered €5 million for a loan with an option to buy, with a permanent transfer obligation set at €35 million conditional on undisclosed triggers. Stuttgart's response is awaited. Leweling, born in 2001 and 25 years old, is a left-sided forward who can play multiple positions across the attack. He stands 1.85 metres tall and joined Stuttgart permanently in 2024 after spells at Greuther Fürth and Union Berlin. Last season in the Bundesliga he made 32 appearances, scoring 7 goals and providing 9 assists. The winger has recently entered the German national setup and made his World Cup debut in the summer of 2026. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is seeking another attacking option before the window closes. The Leweling approach runs parallel to Roma's interest in Luiz Henrique at Zenit, with both being explored as alternatives. The club is keeping multiple channels open in these final hours of the market. Leweling's record at top level and his proven capacity to influence matches in the final third make him another candidate on the list being compiled by recruitment, though it remains unclear which of the two pursuits will become the decisive move.

RB Leipzig have submitted a formal proposal to Roma for midfielder Neil El Aynaoui, offering a loan with an obligation to buy. According to Fabrizio Romano, the German club has tabled the offer and talks between the parties are ongoing to establish whether a deal can be reached. El Aynaoui had been flagged as a potential departure in the final stages of the transfer window. Roma had previously shown greater openness to a permanent sale, so the club must now decide whether to negotiate on Leipzig's loan-plus-obligation formula or push for different terms. The structure of the proposal represents a key consideration for the Roma hierarchy, as it differs from the outright transfer the club had indicated as preferable in recent days. El Aynaoui was among the squad members identified as potentially leaving before the close of the window. The coming hours will reveal whether Leipzig can move closer to Roma's demands and convert the initial inquiry into an agreement.

Roma have renewed their interest in Benfica midfielder Richard Ríos, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. The key shift is Benfica's willingness to entertain a loan move. Roma, through director Tony D'Amico, have opened talks with both Benfica and Ríos's representatives to explore the terms of a potential deal and assess whether an agreement can be reached. Ríos, previously tracked by the Giallorossi, has re-entered the radar of coach Gian Piero Gasperini as a potential reinforcement for the midfield. Roma face competition from Turkish side Besiktas, who are also pursuing the midfielder. The Roma approach is partly dependent on developments with Neil El Aynaoui: negotiations are ongoing with RB Leipzig over a possible sale of the Moroccan midfielder, and if he departs, Roma would need to add another option to their midfield ranks. The club's interest in Ríos is therefore a direct response to potential outgoings in the same department. Ríos has become a concrete name on Roma's agenda as the transfer window heads toward its close. Much will depend on how the El Aynaoui situation evolves and what loan conditions Benfica are willing to accept for the midfielder.

RB Leipzig have submitted a formal proposal to Roma for midfielder Neil El Aynaoui, offering a loan with an obligation to buy. According to Fabrizio Romano, the German club has tabled the offer and talks between the parties are ongoing to establish whether a deal can be reached. El Aynaoui had been flagged as a potential departure in the final stages of the transfer window. Roma had previously shown greater openness to a permanent sale, so the club must now decide whether to negotiate on Leipzig's loan-plus-obligation formula or push for different terms. The structure of the proposal represents a key consideration for the Roma hierarchy, as it differs from the outright transfer the club had indicated as preferable in recent days. El Aynaoui was among the squad members identified as potentially leaving before the close of the window. The coming hours will reveal whether Leipzig can move closer to Roma's demands and convert the initial inquiry into an agreement.

Roma's transfer window remains active with the club prioritising attack while weighing potential departures in other areas. Neil El Aynaoui is available for transfer, which would open a gap in midfield. With Kessie having joined Atalanta, Roma have scouted André, the Brazilian midfielder at Wolverhampton, according to Sky Sport. A class of 2001, André's contract runs until 2030 after his arrival in England in 2024. Last season, marked by Wolverhampton's relegation, he made 35 appearances, scoring once but accumulating 12 yellow cards.