Roma scouted Archie Brown of Fenerbahçe as left-sided alternative to summer target

Paulo Dybala rejected approaches from Juventus and Napoli this summer to stay at Roma, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini playing a decisive role in persuading the Argentine to commit to a restructured contract. Dybala's deal was expiring and renewal talks had stalled as Roma sought to protect themselves against his history of injuries and reduce his base salary. Both Juventus and Napoli made contact with his representatives to explore the possibility of signing him, but Roma eventually reached agreement after strong intervention from Gasperini. The forward accepted a 70 percent pay cut, bringing his base salary down to €2.2 million. However, the deal includes substantial bonus clauses that could substantially increase his earnings: €100,000 for every start in which he plays at least half the match, up to a maximum of 20 appearances, then €150,000 once that threshold is reached. Dybala will also earn significant add-ons for every five goal contributions. The restructuring heavily favours Roma financially, though the club faces an ironic prospect: if Dybala remains injury-free, they could end up paying him a considerable sum anyway. Early in the 2026-27 season, he has logged almost full minutes and provided four assists, though he is yet to score.

Roma director Tony D'Amico is preparing to reopen talks over Endrick this summer after the Brazilian forward's move to the Giallorossi stalled in the transfer window. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, D'Amico had effectively concluded a loan deal with Real Madrid before Endrick withdrew following direct contact from José Mourinho, who promised the player greater playing time. That promise has not materialised: Endrick has played just four minutes so far this season in a single appearance against Elche, with competition in Real's attacking department remaining fierce. Roma are keeping channels warm and D'Amico is ready to return to the charge in January if Endrick's minutes do not improve in the coming weeks. The Champions League fixture against Real offers a timely opportunity to reopen discussions. The player's representatives are reportedly reassessing a loan move that would guarantee regular football, on the lines of the spell he had last season at Lyon. Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti has publicly stressed the need for young talents to play regularly in order to develop. From a tactical standpoint, Gasperini sees Endrick as capable of operating across the entire attacking front. He would not be the classic left-footed attacking midfielder Roma have pursued in recent months, but he would bring what the squad currently lacks: pace, acceleration and the ability to attack in depth. That profile makes him one of the most interesting options available ahead of January. In summer, both Real Madrid and Endrick himself had already agreed to the deal before Mourinho's intervention. If playing time continues to remain minimal, convincing the forward to leave this time could prove considerably easier.

Roma are preparing to revive their interest in Endrick during the January transfer window after the Real Madrid forward's lack of playing time this season. Last summer the Brazilian was close to joining Roma on loan, but José Mourinho persuaded him to stay at the Bernabéu. With Endrick having played only 4 minutes since the start of the season, Roma's sporting director Tony D'Amico is ready to reopen talks with the player's representatives. D'Amico had essentially closed a loan deal last summer before Endrick's change of mind. Roma now plan to try again in January if the Brazilian's game time continues at the same level. Endrick himself is becoming convinced that a loan move similar to his spell at Lyon last year could be the right solution. Under Gasperini, Endrick would be the type of player capable of providing the direct running and space-attacking style the Roma coach has been seeking. The signing would not fulfil Roma's long-standing search for a left-footed attacking midfielder, a position the club has been targeting for over 16 months. The Spanish press has confirmed that Roma and Endrick were very close to an agreement in summer before Mourinho's intervention blocked the transfer. With Mourinho able to field numerous attacking stars at Real Madrid, the chances for Endrick to play remain minimal, making a January departure increasingly likely.

Roma have opened negotiations to extend Emanuele Lulli's contract, rewarding the defender's breakthrough performances this season under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The club pursued several external options at left-back—including targets such as Moreira and Oosterwolde before the arrival of Nahuel Molina—but found their solution in-house through Gasperini's faith in the academy product. Gasperini handed Lulli a starting role in Roma's first four league matches, a remarkable leap for a player who made his professional debut on 24 August against Fiorentina. The 2007-born defender has impressed with his composure and earned a call-up to Italy's Under 21 squad under Daniele Baldini during the international break. Roma's administration, working through D'Amico and Lulli's representatives, has begun formal discussions over a new contract to replace the existing deal, which expires in June. Both sides share a clear intent to continue their partnership, and talks are already well-structured. A decisive meeting is scheduled for the coming days to settle all remaining terms.

Roma's sporting director D'Amico continues to pursue two positions ahead of the January transfer window after failing to complete moves during the summer window. The club's primary need remains an attacking winger, preferably left-footed, to operate on the left flank and provide depth, power and speed. The secondary target is a midfielder with left-sided capability who can add running, physicality and solidity to the squad. Gasperini's requests have been clear since the summer window closed. For the defensive winger role, D'Amico has identified Oosterwolde as the primary candidate. The Dutch player was sent to Istanbul by D'Amico following medical tests and is currently recovering from femoral tendon surgery, with his return to action targeted for the end of October. D'Amico is prepared to wait for Oosterwolde's recovery and will evaluate him in Fenerbahce's matches over the final two months of the year. The Roma director is unbothered by the timeline because Oosterwolde would become both the most defensive of Roma's wingers and the most structurally robust option. A loan deal can be arranged if he returns to full fitness. Looking further ahead to next season, D'Amico is also monitoring Bakola, a French midfielder born in 2007 at Sassuolo, and Kvernadze, a Georgian attacking winger born in 2003 at Frosinone. This mirrors the approach taken with Santiago Castro, who was under observation last winter before being acquired this summer.

Roma will not pursue free-agent signings during the international break, despite rumours around players such as Darmian, Sancho and Guerreiro. Gasperini prefers to work with his current squad rather than add names for their own sake. The club's transfer strategy will shift in January, when Roma will target the two positions that remained unfilled in the summer window: a left-back and an attacking winger. Oosterwolde, a Dutch defender from Parma, is Roma's primary left-back target. He had already begun his move to Roma but was halted by a thigh tendon injury and subsequently underwent surgery. He will be ready for selection in January. Fenerbahçe intends to loan him out, and the position at Roma—filling a gap alongside Molina, Wesley, Lulli and Rensch—suits Gasperini well. The greater priority remains an attacking winger. After missing out on Leweling and Summerville, Roma's attention has shifted to two players reportedly unhappy at their current clubs: Endrick and Gittens, from Real Madrid and Chelsea respectively. Both clubs could be persuaded to loan their players out. Roma are also monitoring new names, particularly Kvernadze of Frosinone. Tony D'Amico had previously said, "We'll see further ahead" regarding free-agent acquisitions to bolster the summer market. The plan to strengthen an incomplete squad will take concrete shape when the January window opens.