Roma to Loan Out Ziółkowski to Monza and Bring in Morato from Nottingham Forest

Roma came close to signing English winger Djed Spence from Tottenham but ultimately opted for Nahuel Molina instead, according to comments made by journalist Riccardo Trevisani on radio station Manà Manà Sport. The club had reached an agreement with Tottenham on the basis of €32 million plus €4 million in bonuses, Trevisani revealed, but chose to abandon the move in favour of the Argentine right-back. Financial considerations drove the change in strategy. The Molina transfer presented lower costs and allowed Roma's management to preserve greater financial flexibility for additional market investments. Spence subsequently joined Inter, while Roma pursued Molina to reinforce the right flank. The shift represented a significant moment in the summer window, when Roma's recruitment direction could have taken an entirely different path. Treeisani made the comments during his appearance on the radio programme. The revelation underscores how close Roma came to committing substantial resources to Spence before pivoting to a more economical option that afforded the club greater room to operate elsewhere in the transfer market.

Kostas Tsimikas could be offered a fresh chance in Serie A after his difficult spell at Roma. The left-back has returned to Liverpool but has caught the attention of Juventus, who are searching for a deputy to Cambiaso. Massara, who brought Tsimikas to Roma last summer, could reunite with the defender at Turin. According to Corriere dello Sport, Juventus view Tsimikas as a low-cost option to strengthen their defence. The move would also reunite him with Zeki Çelik, who transferred to Juventus in early July. Tsimikas arrived at Roma on loan from Liverpool ahead of the 2025–26 season but struggled during his time in the capital.

Roma are actively pursuing both Aurélien Fofana and Franck Kessié in the final days of the transfer window, according to multiple commentators on Roman radio on 27 August. Mario Corsi stated: "The situation is this: in these hours people are talking about Fofana and Kessié, Roma is absolutely trying to take them. I'm telling you that Roma is absolutely trying, and something will definitely come out. Then maybe it could be other names, but they'll do something good." Corsi added that if Roma sign both players, there is no reason not to discuss a title challenge, noting: "The only team that has four strong strikers is Inter. I have terrible tension in these last four days because it changes the thinking on the shield." The Fofana deal appears structured as a loan with an obligation to buy triggered by a set number of appearances, rather than an outright €35 million plus bonuses transfer from Lyon. Francesca Ferrazza explained: "Fofana has an important history of injuries, and for this reason they are working on the formula: a loan that then becomes an obligation to buy at a certain number of matches. With players who have this history of injuries you have to be cautious, and for this reason the operation is complicated." She urged swift decisions from the ownership: "Let's hope the Friedkins are quick to give answers to D'Amico and Gasperini to green-light the operations." On Jayden Oosterwolde, Checco Oddo Casano reported: "The situation has been clear since yesterday, but Roma still hasn't decided. The medical staff has expressed their doubts saying: 'Are you really sure you want to take this risk?' I honestly wouldn't take this risk, but then you have to see if you have an alternative ready, because today is 27 August and there is little time." Lorenzo Pes suggested negotiations with Fenerbahçe were ongoing to adjust terms: contacts have resumed "to change the cost of the loan, which will not be expensive but free, and on the number of appearances for the obligation to buy." Separately, speculation around Neil El Aynaoui's future prompted comment. Piero Torri stated: "I'm trying to understand something about El Aynaoui, because the story is building that he could leave Roma. The agent says quite decisively that he stays at Roma. There has been talk of Saudi Arabia and Crystal Palace, but I haven't found evidence." Ilario Di Giovambattista weighed in on Roma's overall strength: "Roma has shown they have a crazy defence—I don't see a better one in Italy. The attack is the best in Serie A along with Inter. Even like this Roma can fight for the title."

Roma are preparing to let Jan Ziółkowski leave on loan to Monza, but the deal hinges on first securing a replacement. The club have identified Morato of Nottingham as their target, according to Il Tempo. Ziółkowski is expected to join Monza on an outright loan, while negotiations with Nottingham continue over different terms for Morato. Roma's sporting director D'Amico has proposed a loan with a purchase option, but Nottingham want to insert an obligation to buy under certain conditions. Talks were ongoing on 27 August, though Roma will not greenlight Ziółkowski's departure until a replacement arrives from Trigoria. With five days left in the transfer window, D'Amico is working to complete the squad and satisfy head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The defensive reshuffle reflects the club's push to finalize their roster before the market closes.

Roma are working to sign Lyon winger Fofana as part of head coach Gasperini's push to strengthen the squad ahead of the Champions League campaign. The move hinges on Lyon's urgent need to raise approximately €100 million within the next year due to financial pressure, with Fofana keen to play in the Champions League. A structural arrangement under which Roma would register the Belgian in the following financial year while Lyon book the fee in the current one could help both clubs complete the deal. The transfer also remains connected to Roma's efforts to offload Jan Ziółkowski. Lorenzo Pes reported that definitive offers for the academy product have fallen short of Roma's valuation, which sits close to the fee the club paid Legia Warsaw to acquire him. Nottingham Forest are currently unwilling to loan Mario Hermoso. Gasperini is confident the Friedkin Group will make the effort to back him in the market, with sources suggesting he remains hopeful of securing a left winger to complete the squad. Radio commentators are united on the strategic importance of the move. Piero Torri (Radio Manà Manà) said: "With Fofana, Roma would make a further step forward and would be the perfect completion for the attacking department." Simone Valdarchi added that Fofana has communicated to Lyon his desire to play Champions League football, and that the structure being discussed would suit both clubs. Nando Orsi (Radio Radio Mattino) believes "Roma with Fofana complete the squad, then if another defender were to arrive it would become even stronger," noting that Gasperini aims to win the Serie A title, not simply return to the Champions League.

Roma have moved concretely into the race for Franck Kessie, the 29-year-old Ivorian midfielder available on a free transfer after his spell in Saudi Arabia. The club met Kessie's agent George Atangana in Rome on Tuesday with an offer reported to match Juventus's proposal, though Juventus holds the advantage through a preliminary agreement with the player. Roma would need to sell Neil El Aynaoui first to make room, and Kessie's wage demand of approximately €4.5 million per season is considered high against the club's salary structure. El Aynaoui's position remains uncertain in the final days of the window. The feeling between the 25-year-old and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini reportedly never fully blossomed, and Roma could consider selling him if an offer around €30 million arrives—though no such bid has materialized yet. His departure would unlock funds for a midfield reinforcement, with Kessie among the names under evaluation. Meanwhile, attacker Malick Fofana's path has reopened with Lyon's elimination from the Champions League forcing the French club to raise funds. Roma reached agreement with Fofana's representatives some time ago, and the 21-year-old Belgian is awaiting a signal from the club. Lyon is asking around €35 million, a figure within Roma's annual parameters. On the left wing, Roma are monitoring 18-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye, available from Paris Saint-Germain and viewed as a possible alternative should primary options not materialize. Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, 22, remains the main alternative to Fofana for attack reinforcement, but Chelsea rejected Roma's proposal of a loan with a purchase option worth approximately €45 million in total, demanding either a permanent sale or an obligation to buy. Roma continue to keep the channel with London open, though the negotiation is complicated. Defensively, Roma are accelerating for Morato, 25, a central defender at Nottingham Forest earmarked to replace Jan Ziółkowski. A preliminary agreement has been reached; the formula discussed is a loan with a purchase option around €15 million, convertible to an obligation under certain conditions. Ziółkowski's departure to Monza on loan is nearing completion, with economic terms potentially tied to his appearances. A decisive update on left-back Jayden Oosterwolde is expected today after medical checks revealed his biceps femoris injury requires recovery of approximately one to one-and-a-half months—longer than initially indicated by Fenerbahce. Roma have reopened negotiations on the loan structure, discussing possible removal of the loan fee and an increase in the number of appearances required to trigger the purchase obligation from the initially planned 15–20 matches of at least 45 minutes to approximately 25–30.

Roma are actively pursuing both Aurélien Fofana and Franck Kessié in the final days of the transfer window, according to multiple commentators on Roman radio on 27 August. Mario Corsi stated: "The situation is this: in these hours people are talking about Fofana and Kessié, Roma is absolutely trying to take them. I'm telling you that Roma is absolutely trying, and something will definitely come out. Then maybe it could be other names, but they'll do something good." Corsi added that if Roma sign both players, there is no reason not to discuss a title challenge, noting: "The only team that has four strong strikers is Inter. I have terrible tension in these last four days because it changes the thinking on the shield." The Fofana deal appears structured as a loan with an obligation to buy triggered by a set number of appearances, rather than an outright €35 million plus bonuses transfer from Lyon. Francesca Ferrazza explained: "Fofana has an important history of injuries, and for this reason they are working on the formula: a loan that then becomes an obligation to buy at a certain number of matches. With players who have this history of injuries you have to be cautious, and for this reason the operation is complicated." She urged swift decisions from the ownership: "Let's hope the Friedkins are quick to give answers to D'Amico and Gasperini to green-light the operations." On Jayden Oosterwolde, Checco Oddo Casano reported: "The situation has been clear since yesterday, but Roma still hasn't decided. The medical staff has expressed their doubts saying: 'Are you really sure you want to take this risk?' I honestly wouldn't take this risk, but then you have to see if you have an alternative ready, because today is 27 August and there is little time." Lorenzo Pes suggested negotiations with Fenerbahçe were ongoing to adjust terms: contacts have resumed "to change the cost of the loan, which will not be expensive but free, and on the number of appearances for the obligation to buy." Separately, speculation around Neil El Aynaoui's future prompted comment. Piero Torri stated: "I'm trying to understand something about El Aynaoui, because the story is building that he could leave Roma. The agent says quite decisively that he stays at Roma. There has been talk of Saudi Arabia and Crystal Palace, but I haven't found evidence." Ilario Di Giovambattista weighed in on Roma's overall strength: "Roma has shown they have a crazy defence—I don't see a better one in Italy. The attack is the best in Serie A along with Inter. Even like this Roma can fight for the title."

Roma have moved concretely into the race for Franck Kessie, the 29-year-old Ivorian midfielder available on a free transfer after his spell in Saudi Arabia. The club met Kessie's agent George Atangana in Rome on Tuesday with an offer reported to match Juventus's proposal, though Juventus holds the advantage through a preliminary agreement with the player. Roma would need to sell Neil El Aynaoui first to make room, and Kessie's wage demand of approximately €4.5 million per season is considered high against the club's salary structure. El Aynaoui's position remains uncertain in the final days of the window. The feeling between the 25-year-old and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini reportedly never fully blossomed, and Roma could consider selling him if an offer around €30 million arrives—though no such bid has materialized yet. His departure would unlock funds for a midfield reinforcement, with Kessie among the names under evaluation. Meanwhile, attacker Malick Fofana's path has reopened with Lyon's elimination from the Champions League forcing the French club to raise funds. Roma reached agreement with Fofana's representatives some time ago, and the 21-year-old Belgian is awaiting a signal from the club. Lyon is asking around €35 million, a figure within Roma's annual parameters. On the left wing, Roma are monitoring 18-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye, available from Paris Saint-Germain and viewed as a possible alternative should primary options not materialize. Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, 22, remains the main alternative to Fofana for attack reinforcement, but Chelsea rejected Roma's proposal of a loan with a purchase option worth approximately €45 million in total, demanding either a permanent sale or an obligation to buy. Roma continue to keep the channel with London open, though the negotiation is complicated. Defensively, Roma are accelerating for Morato, 25, a central defender at Nottingham Forest earmarked to replace Jan Ziółkowski. A preliminary agreement has been reached; the formula discussed is a loan with a purchase option around €15 million, convertible to an obligation under certain conditions. Ziółkowski's departure to Monza on loan is nearing completion, with economic terms potentially tied to his appearances. A decisive update on left-back Jayden Oosterwolde is expected today after medical checks revealed his biceps femoris injury requires recovery of approximately one to one-and-a-half months—longer than initially indicated by Fenerbahce. Roma have reopened negotiations on the loan structure, discussing possible removal of the loan fee and an increase in the number of appearances required to trigger the purchase obligation from the initially planned 15–20 matches of at least 45 minutes to approximately 25–30.

Roma have accelerated negotiations to sign Morato from Nottingham Forest as a defensive reinforcement. The deal is structured as a loan with a right of purchase that can become an obligation under certain conditions. Morato's arrival would clear the way for Jan Ziółkowski's departure, with Monza waiting to complete the Polish centre-back's move. The two clubs are working through the formula of the transfer, with Monza pushing to include a right of purchase while Roma considers its position. Jayden Oosterwolde's situation has also entered a decisive phase after comprehensive medical checks. Roma and Fenerbahce continue talks, with the club attempting to modify the structure of the operation to reach an agreement. Optimism is filtering through from the negotiations. In midfield, Kessié remains the standout target, though Roma are exploring other profiles. The transfer window is entering its most active phase.