Roma target Chelsea winger Bynoe-Gittens as low-cost option in final days

Roma continue to pursue winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, but Chelsea have signalled a change in the structure required to make a move happen. According to Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, Chelsea will not sanction a departure on a simple loan with an option to buy. Instead, the London club are demanding guarantees of a permanent transfer—specifically a loan with an obligation to buy, potentially tied to easily achievable conditions that would effectively guarantee a permanent sale. Chelsea do not regard Gittens as surplus to requirements; they see him as a player capable of remaining useful within their squad, which explains their reluctance to part with him on softer terms. Roma's previous proposal—structured as a loan with an option to buy—has been rejected on this basis. Should Roma pursue Gittens further, they will need to move closer to Chelsea's demands and accept a far more binding financial commitment. If the club chooses not to accept those terms, they will be forced to explore alternative targets to provide head coach Gian Piero Gasperini with the attacking winger he has requested. Meanwhile, the transfer of Jayden Oosterwolde is now finalised in principle. An agreement with Fenerbahçe has been reached, with only final bureaucratic steps remaining before the deal closes. Roma's transfer activity may not end there: director Tony D'Amico continues to work on multiple fronts, and further moves in the coming days cannot be ruled out.

Rafael Leão has signalled willingness to join Roma in the closing stages of the transfer window, stepping back from Turkish offers that have failed to convince him. According to Tele Radio Stereo, the Portuguese winger has opened the door to a move to the Giallorossi in recent days. The matter has become pressing for Milan, with owner Gerry Cardinale travelling to the club to address the situation and hold talks with Jorge Mendes, the agent who represents Leão. Mendes is working to satisfy all parties and facilitate Leão's transfer to a new club. Roma have so far shown reluctance to structure a permanent deal, meaning Milan will need to accept alternative formulas—such as a loan with a conditional option or obligation to buy—to open genuine negotiations with Roma's sporting director D'Amico. Leão has remained on Roma's radar throughout the window and could represent a surprise addition to the attack as the deadline approaches. Milan are asking for €40 million plus €5 million in bonuses to allow his departure. D'Amico is aiming to turn what was only a suggestion days ago into reality, but the two clubs must find common ground on the structure of any deal before serious talks can begin.

AS Roma are monitoring Rafael Leão's situation at AC Milan as a potential option in the closing stages of the summer transfer window, according to SportMediaset. The Portuguese forward remains under consideration should he fail to leave the Rossoneri before the market shuts, with Roma potentially exploring a deal structured around €45 million. Any operation could include a paid loan arrangement as part of the overall package. Jorge Mendes, Leão's agent, is expected to play an important role in any negotiations. Mendes was instrumental in bringing Rodrigo Mora to Roma and could prove decisive in discussions between the two clubs. However, no agreement currently exists between Roma and Milan, and Leão remains a prospect to monitor only in the final days of the transfer window rather than an imminent signing.