Roma to finalise Żelezny loan to Perugia with recall option

Roma sporting director D'Amico has confirmed that signing an attacking winger with real pace is the club's priority as the January transfer window approaches. Speaking to Sky Sport, he said: "This is the problem we realised at the end of the market."

Tony D'Amico has said Roma need a winger with pace and counter-attacking quality, and the club will try to sign one in January. Speaking to SkySport before the match against Sassuolo, he said the need became clear at the end of the transfer window. "This is the problem we realised at the end of the transfer window. We lack a winger with pace, for counter-attacks. We will try to get one in January, weighing up the opportunities. We will try to give these qualities to the coach." Asked whether an extra attacking winger would help solve Roma's problem of coming back from behind, D'Amico agreed it was a key issue. He also addressed the club's dealings with national teams over Manu Koné, saying Roma talk to all national teams. Koné returns today after a good week of training, and the coach has decided to play him, which D'Amico said pleased the club. This is the ninth match in 28 days, and with Koné in the side, the club can rest others who have played a lot in these games. On the atmosphere in Manchester, D'Amico said: "You know environments like Manchester's. The stadium pushed hard, but I think it was there, and against Real, that they showed us a great Roma imposing its game. Against these teams there are moments of difficulty. The penalty, I think, was more than generous. It was a difficult moment, but that does not mean a penalty like that should be given. These experiences are still important for a Roma that, after seven years, is back in the Champions League. It serves all of us, including the club."

Roma defender D'Amico has said the club must add a pacy external attacker, with the January transfer window the next opportunity to bring in that profile. Speaking ahead of Roma-Sassuolo, a Serie A match for matchday 11, he said the issue had become clear by the end of the summer transfer window. "Sicuramente questa è una problematica che a fine mercato abbiamo capito. Per caratteristiche manca un attaccante esterno di gamba di ripartenza, quindi certamente valuteremo le opportunità nel mercato di gennaio per portare questa nuova caratteristica al mister." The question of whether another wide attacker and further signings could fix Roma's problem with late comebacks was put to him directly. D'Amico's answer makes clear that the club sees a specific gap in its attacking options, one that the squad as it stands does not fill. On Manu Koné, D'Amico was asked whether the club had been in direct contact with the French national team. He replied: "Noi ci confrontiamo un po' con tutte le nazionali. Manu oggi rientra, ha fatto una settimana di allenamenti, il mister ha deciso di schierarlo perchè lo ha visto bene. Questa è la nona partita in 28 giorni e con Manu abbiamo la possibilità di far rifiatare i ragazzi che hanno speso tanto in queste partite." He said Koné returns today after a week of training, that the coach chose to field him because he had seen him in good shape, and that this is the club's ninth match in 28 days, with Koné giving tired players a chance to rest.

Roma are preparing to increase their pursuit of Torino midfielder Cacciamani with a new bid of up to €15 million, combining fixed fee and bonus payments. The club plans fresh contact with Torino's hierarchy as early as today in an attempt to accelerate negotiations. Torino continue to value the player highly, with the club's asking price set at around €20 million, but Roma's initial offer of €8 million fixed plus €2 million in add-ons was rejected. Roma's renewed push comes as the Giallorossi look to strengthen their young talent pool in the current transfer window. The gap between the two clubs remains significant—Torino's €20 million valuation and Roma's revised proposal of €15 million still leave room for negotiation. Club officials are intent on closing the deal swiftly as the summer window progresses. On the outgoing front, Roma remain patient regarding potential moves for Matías Soulé, awaiting concrete offers. Departures are imminent for Cherubini, bound for Benevento, and Radosław Żelezny, who is close to joining Perugia.

Radosław Żelezny, Roma's Polish goalkeeper, will join Serie C side Perugia on loan with a purchase option as the club continues to move out youth talent. The 2006-born shot-stopper, formerly of Juventus, arrived at Roma a year ago on a contract running until 2029 with an additional optional year. Roma have secured a counter-purchase clause protecting their interests in the deal. Żelezny is expected to link up with Perugia and manager Aimo Diana from tomorrow. The departure underlines Roma's summer strategy of loaning out academy prospects and fringe players to gain competitive football elsewhere. Żelezny's initial contract terms—through 2029 with an extension option—reflected Roma's intention to develop him at Trigoria, but limited first-team opportunities have prompted the temporary move. The arrangement allows both clubs flexibility: Perugia can assess the goalkeeper at senior level while Roma maintain a financial safeguard through their counter-option. Żelezny becomes another young player exiting on loan this window as Roma reshape their squad for the 2026–27 campaign.

Roma expect to receive a €53 million offer from Manchester United for midfielder Manu Koné, according to Rio Ferdinand. The club is not denying the likely departure of the French midfielder, who will first play the third-place playoff for England before considering his options with his representatives. Though a move to Paris Saint-Germain remains his preference, a Premier League offer would be difficult to refuse. For Roma, selling Koné is necessary to generate a substantial profit of around €40 million and resolve their UEFA dispute. With difficulties surrounding moves for Matías Soulé and Wesley, and a wall around Radosław Żelezny, Koné represents the only realistic path to that figure. Roma's coaching staff is already compiling replacement options. Celtic's Engels, 22, stands out as a primary target. At 1.85 metres tall with excellent technical ability, he offers significant dynamism, game vision, and strong insertion runs. His cost is estimated at €20–25 million. Danilo Santos of Botafogo is valued at €30–35 million and shares more tactical similarities with Koné—standing 177 cm and weighing 70 kg, he compensates for a lean frame with ball-recovery abilities, smart distribution, and clean passing. Other names under consideration include Camara of Monaco, priced at €40 million after a strong Ligue 1 campaign, and Varela of Porto. Both represent higher investment priorities for other areas of the pitch at present.