Salah-Eddine Rejects Olympiacos Move and Remains Excluded from Roma Squad

Roma remain alert to the possibility of signing Lyon winger Malick Fofana, with the club's interest in the Belgian prospect intensifying should the French side's Champions League fate be decided unfavourably. Fofana, born 2005, has been on Roma's radar for several weeks. Lyon have reduced their valuation of the player from at least €40 million to approximately €35 million, making the prospect more affordable for head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's attacking department. The timing hinges on Lyon's qualification prospects. The club faces Fenerbahce in Champions League play-off matches scheduled between 18 and 26 August. Should Lyon be eliminated, Fofana — keen to play Champions League football — may look to leave France. Roma would then have the opportunity to negotiate on more favourable terms. The development comes as the club pursues other summer targets, including a move for Rodrigo Mora and a left-back, and follows a significant investment in Portuguese prospect Rodrigo Mora of the class 2007 vintage. Fofana's interest in Champions League participation could accelerate any move to the capital if Lyon's European ambitions are ended in the play-offs.

Roma are actively monitoring several fullback options to strengthen their wide defensive ranks under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, according to director of sport D'Amico. The club is considering a number of profiles for the position, including Henrique, Udogie, and Cacciamani, as part of a planned squad refresh on the flanks. The Giallorossi are looking to complete their fullback contingent before the new season advances further. The pursuit of these defensive reinforcements reflects Gasperini's priority to shore up Roma's wide areas. Each candidate brings distinct qualities to the table, though all share the same primary objective of bolstering the club's lateral defence. The summer transfer window remains open for Roma to conclude negotiations and add depth to this critical area of the pitch.

Anass Salah-Eddine will not play for Roma again. The Moroccan defender, on the books as a 2002-born player, rejected a move to Olympiacos and has been placed on the transfer list. Earlier in the window, a return to the Eredivisie appeared possible following his loan spell at PSV, but that deal did not materialise. When Olympiacos made their approach, Salah-Eddine declined the offer. With his departure now certain, Roma has sidelined him from squad activities. According to Corriere della Sera, the situation will not change; the former PSV player remains available for transfer and is awaiting fresh offers from other clubs. His future lies away from the Stadio Olimpico.