Roma Target Bologna Forward Jonathan Rowe as Soulé's Future Uncertain

Torino president Urbano Cairo has reaffirmed his intention to keep left-back Alessio Cacciamani, a 2007-born player coveted by Roma. Speaking to Sky Sport, Cairo confirmed multiple clubs are pursuing the defender but expressed his desire to retain him. "I'm keeping him very close," Cairo said. "There is a lot of interest in him, not just from Roma. I would really like to keep him. Then we'll see how the market develops and how things end up. I don't want to say I'm 100% sure he will stay with us, but I hope to be able to do a series of other things so he can remain with us." The Torino chief acknowledged that Cacciamani's future depends on the club's ability to manage their finances. "It depends on the offers but also on the alternatives we have in outgoings," he said. "We need to do something, because otherwise an economically difficult situation opens up. So we need to do something in sales too, because so far we've done almost only incomings. I don't want to make empty promises—I would like Cacciamani to be with us all next year. We're working for that to happen." Cacciamani remains a target for Roma as the club prepares for a friendly against Brighton (kickoff 16:00 Italian time) in their final preseason test. Gasperini's side continue pursuing reinforcements in defence following the imminent arrival of Molina and Lorenzo Pellegrini's contract renewal.

Roma have entered the running to sign Teun Koopmeiners from Juventus, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The Dutch midfielder, 28, has fallen out of favour under Luciano Spalletti at the Allianz Stadium and is expected to leave Turin before the close of the summer window. Juventus paid Atalanta €55 million to sign Koopmeiners in 2024, but he has failed to settle. Last season he made 33 Serie A appearances, starting just 18 matches, and finished without a single goal contribution. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is keen to strengthen the midfield, with Manu Koné's future uncertain amid reported interest from Manchester United. If Koné departs, Roma would need to fill a significant gap in the engine room, and Koopmeiners has been identified as a potential target. The Giallorossi are optimistic about their chances given that Champions League football is returning to the capital. However, Roma face competition from the Premier League, with Aston Villa and Manchester United also reportedly considering a move for the former AZ Alkmaar player.

Lorenzo Pellegrini has signed a contract extension with AS Roma keeping him at the club until 30 June 2027. The club confirmed the agreement on 8 August 2026, with the midfielder committing to a one-year renewal. Roma said in an official statement: "The AS Roma is pleased to announce the agreement reached for the extension of Lorenzo Pellegrini's contract. Grown in the Giallorossi youth sector, the player will continue to tie his career to the colours of the Capital. Pellegrini's decision to accept the club's proposal demonstrates the deep sharing of the sporting vision and values of the Romanist project." The renewal secures continuity in the squad under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini ahead of the 2026-27 season, in which Roma will compete in the Champions League. The agreement also closes the door on approach work from several Premier League clubs and Juventus in recent weeks. Pellegrini, a Roma academy product, previously played in Europe's elite competition between 2017 and 2019.

Roma completed their pre-season camp in England on 8 August with a final friendly against Brighton, kicking off at 16:00 Italian time. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini used the match to test his tactical setup and resolve remaining selection questions for the attacking line, with competition between Malen, Castro, Dybala and Soulé, while also assessing midfield options including Cristante and El Aynaoui. Lorenzo Pellegrini underwent medical examinations at Campus Biomedico on the morning of 8 August to formalise a one-year contract extension worth 2.5 million euros plus bonuses. The renewal represents significant stability for Roma's midfield and precedes his return to full training with the squad from the following week. Pellegrini, an academy product and long-serving captain, has been central to the club's plans under Gasperini's leadership as preparations continue for the 2026–27 season.

Roma face Brighton this afternoon at 15:00 local time (16:00 Italian time, live on DAZN) in their most demanding fixture of their British pre-season tour. The match will be Roma's first outing in the new white kit, unveiled in recent days and well received by supporters. Gasperini will use the Brighton encounter to assess his squad's development ahead of the new season. Roma's core squad remains largely unchanged from last season, with the additions of Castro and Koulierakis competing for minutes alongside Hermoso and Malen in the early pecking order. Donyell Malen returns to action after illness and will be hunting his first goal of the summer. The side has yet to keep a clean sheet in pre-season friendlies, though Gasperini is without key midfield personnel for this stretch. Roma continue to pursue Molina and a left-footed left-back—reported as the "Mister X"—to bolster their options. Gasperini's cautious starts in summer pre-season are well documented, and this match will provide a clearer picture of defensive solidity, an area that has troubled Roma across their recent warm-up games.

Roma conclude their pre-season tour of Britain at the Amex Stadium today at 16:00 (15:00 local time) against Brighton, managed by Hürzeler. Gian Piero Gasperini intends to use the fixture as a full dress rehearsal for the season ahead, planning to field his strongest XI with considerable minutes. The squad departed their Vale Resort base in Wales yesterday morning after a final training session, flying from Cardiff airport at approximately 17:40 to Gatwick before travelling by coach to Brighton's south coast venue. Roma and Brighton last met in the Europa League in March 2024 when Daniele De Rossi managed Roma. The giallorossi won the first leg 4–0 at the Olimpico, then lost the return fixture 1–0 at the Amex—a result that proved inconsequential to the tie. Gasperini has indicated he will rotate little from the previous friendlies, expecting his players to build momentum ahead of the season. In attack, an alternating pairing of Castro and Malen is anticipated, continuing to develop confidence in the Argentine striker and give the Dutch forward opportunities after recent illness forced him into individual training. Hermoso is expected to return to the defence. Bryan Cristante spoke to Sky Sport before departing Wales: "The Champions League? There's huge desire because we'd come close a few times over recent seasons, but we've finally managed to return after a really strong campaign. We can't wait to start. The clash with Dybala? That wasn't a dispute between me and him—it concerned other things. A second and it was done. Pellegrini? He updates us, we can't wait to see him back here and we're waiting for him." Roma's next pre-season fixture is against Borussia Dortmund on 15 August.

Roma completed their pre-season camp in England on 8 August with a final friendly against Brighton, kicking off at 16:00 Italian time. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini used the match to test his tactical setup and resolve remaining selection questions for the attacking line, with competition between Malen, Castro, Dybala and Soulé, while also assessing midfield options including Cristante and El Aynaoui. Lorenzo Pellegrini underwent medical examinations at Campus Biomedico on the morning of 8 August to formalise a one-year contract extension worth 2.5 million euros plus bonuses. The renewal represents significant stability for Roma's midfield and precedes his return to full training with the squad from the following week. Pellegrini, an academy product and long-serving captain, has been central to the club's plans under Gasperini's leadership as preparations continue for the 2026–27 season.

Roma conclude their pre-season tour of Britain at the Amex Stadium today at 16:00 (15:00 local time) against Brighton, managed by Hürzeler. Gian Piero Gasperini intends to use the fixture as a full dress rehearsal for the season ahead, planning to field his strongest XI with considerable minutes. The squad departed their Vale Resort base in Wales yesterday morning after a final training session, flying from Cardiff airport at approximately 17:40 to Gatwick before travelling by coach to Brighton's south coast venue. Roma and Brighton last met in the Europa League in March 2024 when Daniele De Rossi managed Roma. The giallorossi won the first leg 4–0 at the Olimpico, then lost the return fixture 1–0 at the Amex—a result that proved inconsequential to the tie. Gasperini has indicated he will rotate little from the previous friendlies, expecting his players to build momentum ahead of the season. In attack, an alternating pairing of Castro and Malen is anticipated, continuing to develop confidence in the Argentine striker and give the Dutch forward opportunities after recent illness forced him into individual training. Hermoso is expected to return to the defence. Bryan Cristante spoke to Sky Sport before departing Wales: "The Champions League? There's huge desire because we'd come close a few times over recent seasons, but we've finally managed to return after a really strong campaign. We can't wait to start. The clash with Dybala? That wasn't a dispute between me and him—it concerned other things. A second and it was done. Pellegrini? He updates us, we can't wait to see him back here and we're waiting for him." Roma's next pre-season fixture is against Borussia Dortmund on 15 August.

Roma spent the penultimate day of their United Kingdom pre-season tour in transit to Brighton on 7 August, departing Vale Resort after a final training session in the morning before flying to London at 18:00 and travelling by coach to the south coast. Brighton's official social media channels welcomed the Giallorossi with a video set to Lando Fiorini's 'Forza Roma', the club's anthem. Paulo Dybala and his teammates arrived at the Maldron Hotel in the evening, where they stayed overnight ahead of tomorrow's friendly. The fixture against Brighton takes place at the Amex Stadium at 16:00 Italian time on 8 August, marking the first meeting between the sides since their Europa League encounter two years ago. Roma will return to the capital immediately after the match, with training resuming on Tuesday. The club's pre-season schedule concludes with a final test against Borussia Dortmund on 15 August before the Serie A season opener on 24 August against Fiorentina at the Olimpico.