Roma to face Borussia Dortmund in friendly on 15 August; Greenwood pursuit intensifies

Roma are monitoring Monza midfielder Manga Foe-Ondoa as they look to add reinforcements in midfield ahead of the January transfer window, according to market expert Ekrem Konur on X. The French midfielder, born in 2005, could also attract interest from Lazio, which would set up a transfer derby between the two Rome clubs. Roma's sporting director Tony D'Amico is seeking new signings to widen the options available to Gian Piero Gasperini. Foe-Ondoa is not yet a Roma player, and the interest described is exploratory, with no offers or concrete negotiations so far. Lazio are also said to have looked at the midfielder. Foe-Ondoa joined Monza last summer from Estoril Praia and is carving out a place in the side coached by Ivan Juric. He has made seven Serie A appearances, five of them as a starter, and has provided one assist so far this season. The Frenchman can play several roles in midfield, and is described as physically strong, dynamic and good at winning back possession. He is under contract at Monza until June 2030 and is regarded as a player with promising room to improve. With January approaching, his name could become one to watch closely.

Roma are among the clubs linked with a move for Real Madrid forward Endrick, the Brazilian born in 2006, as the January transfer window approaches. According to TEAMtalk, the player and his entourage are considering a temporary exit from Spain in the winter window to find more regular football. Endrick has had little game time this season under head coach José Mourinho, with few starts in the first part of the 2026-27 campaign. Roma and AC Milan are both reportedly prepared to explore a straight loan without an option to buy. That formula would initially suit Real Madrid, who want to keep control of the future of a player they still see as part of their long-term plans. Arsenal, managed by Mikel Arteta, have also shown interest, but they want a temporary deal with a purchase option included. That condition could complicate negotiations, given Real Madrid's reluctance to lose control of the registration of a player they continue to back. Despite his reduced minutes, Endrick's standing at Real Madrid reportedly remains high. Club president Florentino Perez and Mourinho continue to regard him as an important figure for the project over the long term. The main question is therefore the playing opportunities available to the Brazilian in the coming months. If more chances do not arrive, the idea of a loan departure could gain strength.

Arsenal have reportedly made a firm move for Endrick, with the Gunners keeping contact with the Brazilian's entourage and ready to open negotiations with Real Madrid, according to TEAMtalk. Milan are also following the situation closely. Roma are watching from the sidelines, ready to seize an opportunity should one arise, and the club are among the options if the forward leaves Madrid. The 19-year-old had come close to joining Roma last summer, but Mourinho's refusal blocked the deal. The forward reportedly wants more playing time and is considering leaving Madrid as soon as January. Should he genuinely want to go, Mourinho would not stand in his way. For Roma, the picture could change quickly, and the club's interest is strong enough to keep them in the race if a winter move becomes possible. Endrick's future will be decided by the next ten matches: if he finds regular minutes he will stay in Madrid, but if not, new scenarios could open up. Among those possibilities, according to the report, is Roma under Gasperini.

Roma travel to the Bluenergy Stadium this afternoon to face Udinese, managed by Kosta Runjaic, in the tenth round of Serie A. Gian Piero Gasperini's side arrive in Friuli unbeaten in the league and looking to build on their midweek win over Cagliari. Udinese are seeking a victory they have not managed since late August, and will try to use home advantage against a Roma side still missing several players. Gasperini will be without Svilar, Koné, Pellegrini and Dybala. With two hours to kick-off, the Roma coach appears set to make further changes from the Cagliari game. Ghilardi is expected to get a chance in defence, while Rodrigo Mora is the favourite to partner Soulé behind Malen in attack. Udinese's probable line-up is in a 3-4-2-1 formation: Okoye; Abankwah, Kabasele, Ebosse; Vojvoda, Karlström, Piotrowski, Kamara; Ekkelenkamp, Zaniolo; Davis. Roma are also set up 3-4-2-1: Gollini; Ghilardi, Ndicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, De Roon, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen. Udinese's substitutes are Mrozek, Padelli, Lovric, Zarraga, Bertola, Palma, Miller, Zanoli, Arizala, Unai Gomez and Chakvetadze. Roma's bench comprises Vasquez, De Marzi, Rensch, Koulierakis, Castro, Lulli, Mancini, Balerdi, Pisilli, Di Nunzio and Camara. The referee is Maresca of Napoli, with assistants Lo Cicero and Rossi L. The fourth official is Chiffi, while Paterna is the VAR and Aureliano the assistant VAR.

Roma travel to the Bluenergy Stadium to face Udinese in the tenth round of Serie A Enilive, with kick-off at 18:00. Gian Piero Gasperini will be without Paulo Dybala, Manu Koné, Mile Svilar and Lorenzo Pellegrini, all absent for the trip. Roma arrive in Friuli with strong numbers. They are unbeaten in the league after nine rounds, with six wins and three draws, and boast the second-best defence in Serie A, having conceded just eight goals. Udinese, under Runjaic, are looking for a turnaround after a difficult period. A 0-0 draw with Parma ended a run of six consecutive defeats, but the hosts have not won in seven rounds. Their home form is the main concern: four straight defeats at the Bluenergy Stadium and 311 minutes without scoring in front of their own fans. Roma's probable line-up is a 3-4-2-1 with Gollini in goal, Ghilardi, N'Dicka and Hermoso in defence, and Molina, Cristante, De Roon and Wesley in midfield. Soulé and Mora support Malen up front. Gasperini has again called up two players from the Primavera, Di Nunzio and Camara, and is relying on the young Mora to beat Runjaic's side. Udinese also line up in a 3-4-2-1, with Okoye in goal, Abankwah, Kabasele and Palma in defence, and Zaniolo and Ekkelenkamp among the attacking options alongside Davis. Head-to-head records favour Roma in Friuli. In 55 meetings there, Roma have won 24, Udinese 18, and 13 have ended level. The most recent meeting, last January, went to Udinese, who won 1-0 with a goal from Ekkelenkamp. Udinese have also won two of their last four home matches against the capital club. The match is broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN. Viewers will need a DAZN subscription, and can watch through the app on a smart TV or on a games console such as Xbox or PlayStation. Alternatively, it can be streamed on devices including Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast and the TIM VISION Box. Live text coverage is available on Forzaroma.info, with updates on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Paulo Dybala's return from a right calf injury is taking longer than first hoped, after a small tear hidden by swelling was discovered. The Argentina forward did not travel to Udine and will continue individual training at Trigoria, with the aim of being called up for the Champions League clash against Manchester United. According to La Repubblica, Dybala's condition is improving, although overload persists in the calf area. Last Tuesday, during a sprint in training, he felt a new discomfort in the exact spot where he had been injured against Real Madrid on 14 October. Initial checks had raised hopes of a quick return, but later examinations revealed a small tear in the right calf, initially concealed by oedema. That discovery changed the recovery timetable and called for greater caution. The medical staff continue to monitor the situation and urge prudence, judging the trip to Manchester inadvisable. Dybala could return to the matchday squad on 7 November against Sassuolo, possibly for a cameo of around fifteen minutes. A more concrete alternative is that he returns directly after the international break, the same scenario that applies to Svilar, who is still recovering from an injury to the fifth toe of his left foot.