Roma value Ziółkowski at €20m as Saudi clubs circle

Roma are pressing ahead with plans to bolster their wingback options this summer, with Rodrigo Mora from Porto the primary target, but their recruitment scope extends to Luis Henrique and Destiny Udogie. The club remain optimistic despite recently acquiring Nahuel Molina. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma are ready to table a bid for Henrique valued at €25–30 million, which Inter will consider carefully. Should Henrique depart, Inter would need to sign two wingbacks to cover the gap, though negotiations for Moussa Diaby have stalled again. Roma are also tracking Henrique for his versatility in attacking roles, while Udogie offers left-wing specialist expertise as a fallback option. Separately, Inter have rekindled their interest in Spence, one of their early targets after missing out on Marco Palestra. Fabrizio Romano reports the deal could progress if his asking price falls below €40 million. Spence would benefit from a change of scenery and could prove valuable in Gian Piero Gasperini's system, though he was underwhelming for much of last season. His potential acquisition could spare Roma from needing another signing given his profile, whereas Spence's profile aligns with Inter's typical recruitment criteria, making it surprising they abandoned early negotiations.

Jan Ziolkowski's future at Roma remains uncertain as Saudi Arabian clubs reportedly express interest in the Polish defender. Roma has set an asking price of close to €20 million to allow him to leave, according to Corriere della Sera and Il Romanista. Ziolkowski arrived at Roma a year ago from Legia Varsavia, where he was signed for approximately €6 million. A sale would generate a profit of more than €15 million for the club. The defender represents a potential source of funds for Roma's outgoing transfer activity this summer, with the situation still developing.

Roma are pursuing Tottenham left-back Udogie on a loan deal with a right to buy, but negotiations have stalled as Spurs deliberate over the terms. The player has agreed to the move and wants to return to Italy, but Roma and Tottenham remain at odds over the structure: Roma want a loan with an option to purchase, while Tottenham are reluctant to part with two full-backs simultaneously. The complication lies in Tottenham's parallel negotiations with Inter over the sale of Spence. Because both Udogie and Spence are on the market, Spurs are unwilling to lose both players on loan terms, meaning the outcome of the Spence deal directly affects Udogie's prospects at Roma. Director D'Amico has identified Udogie as the first-choice left-back target to inject fresh quality into Roma's wide defence and give coach Gasperini additional options throughout the season. With Pedro Porro and Robertson also in Tottenham's squad, Spurs are keen to retain depth on the flanks. Roma continue to push for a resolution, but the decision rests with Tottenham in the coming hours. Should those talks break down, Roma have identified an alternative: Inter's Luis Henrique, valued at €30 million.

Roma have moved ahead of Galatasaray in the pursuit of Porto winger Rodrigo Mora after a breakthrough in negotiations over the past 48 hours. Sporting director D'Amico has been in continuous talks with Porto, leveraging agent Jorge Mendes's involvement, and has reached agreement on personal terms: a five-year contract worth €2 million per season. The clubs have also settled on a transfer fee close to €40 million. Mora has been on Roma's radar for some time, but the acceleration came when the agreement with his representatives put Roma in a commanding position over their Turkish rivals. Head coach Gasperini is eager to have the Portuguese winger available for the start of the season. All parties involved want to reach a conclusion as soon as possible. During a meeting in Wales, the club's ownership also stressed the need to generate sales. The most likely candidates for exits to create profit are Matías Soulé and Jan Ziółkowski.

Roma have altered their transfer strategy in the closing phase of the summer window, with Mora now the main target to strengthen the attack. Real Madrid have removed Endrick from the market, ending his prominence in Gasperini's wish list. Cacciamani and Udogie are identified as options to reinforce the flanks and defence, should either Ziółkowski or Ghilardi depart. The strategic shift follows a meeting in Wales, which reaffirmed a principle that should have been clear from the start of the market: willingness to compromise on transfer fees, but not on wages. The directive, according to Il Messaggero's Stefano Carina, is to pursue players who do not exceed an annual cost of 10 million euros when combining amortisation, salary and related expenses. This constraint has prompted the club to refocus their recruitment approach as they search for specific player profiles—wide forwards and full-backs. Among candidates circulating through agent channels is Luis Enrique of Inter, who has primarily operated as a deputy to Dumfries in Milan owing to the Dutchman's injury absence, though he prefers playing on the left. Roma have been negotiating for weeks to bring in Cacciamani as a full-back across the entire flank.

Roma are monitoring Destiny Udogie as a potential signing should either Jan Ziółkowski or Daniele Ghilardi leave the club in the coming weeks. According to reports from Ugo Trani on TeleRadioStereo, the Giallorossi have already opened initial contact with Udogie's representatives. The left-back would strengthen Gasperini's flanks and represents an important reinforcement for the defensive ranks. Ghilardi, the former Verona defender, is considered the primary candidate for departure, though Ziółkowski has attracted more market interest at present—a situation that could alter Roma's transfer strategy. With the arrival of Koulierakis, the defensive unit available to Gasperini is largely complete, though further moves in the coming weeks are not ruled out as the club continues to build beyond the attack. Fiorentina have also registered interest in Udogie, meaning Roma face competition for the 24-year-old's signature should they decide to pursue the deal.