Soulé and Roma at an impasse as forward feels abandoned by club

Roma are exploring alternatives to Mason Greenwood and have identified Alejandro Garnacho as a leading target. The 22-year-old left winger, born in Madrid but Argentine by nationality, spent his youth career at Manchester United but has not developed as expected. Garnacho fits the profile Gian Piero Gasperini has sought for a year—a left-sided attacking player with a right foot. In initial talks with Chelsea, Roma's sporting director proposed a loan deal without an obligation to buy. Chelsea have rejected that approach. The Blues invested 45 million euros plus bonuses for the 2004-born player a year ago and want to recoup money through a permanent sale at this stage. A loan arrangement appears more likely only from mid-August onwards rather than early July. Roma also admire Ndoye but do not consider him a primary option and wish to explore other profiles before pursuing the former Bologna player, now at Nottingham Forest. The name of Nusa has recently resurfaced in discussions, though RB Leipzig's asking price is prohibitive.

Roma's search for wide players has widened beyond Dan Ndoye of Nottingham Forest, with director Tony D'Amico now also scouting Can Uzun of Eintracht Frankfurt. The 20-year-old Turkish attacking midfielder is viewed as an emerging international talent and appeals to head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. D'Amico has initiated contact with Frankfurt and Uzun's representatives to explore a deal; the player carries a valuation of approximately €45 million, though room for negotiation exists. Roma had previously dismissed suggestions of chasing Mason Greenwood, instead prioritising established players at realistic fees. Any acceleration in these pursuits will follow the official renewal of contracts for Paulo Dybala, Zeki Çelik, and Lorenzo Pellegrini, as well as extensions for Gianluca Mancini (through 2030) and Bryan Cristante (through 2029). Ndoye, an experienced operator in Italian football from his time at Bologna, contrasts with Uzun, a fresh prospect attracting interest from multiple clubs. Uzun, represented by the same agents as fellow Roma target Nicolò Tresoldi, has played two World Cup appearances for Turkey—60 minutes against Paraguay and 6 minutes against the United States. In the Bundesliga, he has emerged as one of the league's finest young talents over the past two seasons. D'Amico will continue dialogue with the German club regarding improved terms.

Roma have shifted their transfer focus to alternative right-wing targets after the pursuit of Marseille's Mason Greenwood became untenable due to his salary demands and character concerns. Head coach Gasperini and director D'Amico identified a replacement from the same calibre as Greenwood last week. The club considered Greenwood a realistic target until his move to Fenerbahçe was confirmed, with Atlético Madrid attempting a late intervention. Roma are now targeting names described as "more from a Champions League level," with Nusa of Leipzig and Mbaye of Paris Saint-Germain emerging as primary options. Ajax's Godts has also resurfaced but predominantly plays on the left. The operation is being kept confidential to avoid repeating errors made with previous targets including Summerville and Greenwood. Gasperini signalled that serious incomings would begin next week. In parallel, Roma continue pursuing Diego Moreira from Strasbourg as a left-sided option, though negotiations face obstacles. Moreira remains active for Belgium at the World Cup, but talks between Roma's hierarchy and Strasbourg continue with Chelsea's provisional approval—the English club holds a buy-back clause. Strasbourg's initial 40 million euro valuation is considered excessive. Roma are also expected to resume discussions with Chelsea over Alejandro Garnacho.

Paulo Dybala's 2025–26 campaign at AS Roma was defined by injury, uncertainty, and an unlikely climax. The Argentine winger suffered a left hamstring tear on 16 March 2025, requiring surgery in spring, and remained unavailable under Claudio Ranieri. Under new head coach Gian Piero Gasperini—who had managed Dybala at Palermo—he returned quickly. After appearing in the first three matches, Dybala went down again on 21 September, then returned for Roma's October fixture against Fiorentina, which left the champions at the top of the table. He marked a personal milestone with his 200th career goal in a home defeat to Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League, but suffered a setback when he missed a penalty in Roma's 1–0 loss to Milan on an early November visit to the San Siro. A more severe blow came on 25 January during the return clash with Milan; what appeared a minor injury became a long ordeal, leading to a second surgery on 6 March and minimal hope of playing before the season ended. Renewal talks stalled as Roma's form collapsed, falling out of the cups and away from Champions League contention by April. Public discontent mounted among supporters, some turning on the player himself. Yet Roma won six of their final seven league matches. Dybala returned for the last four games and, partnered with Donyell Malen, shouldered the attack. With victory at Parma, he signalled his willingness to renew. A 2-0 Champions League qualification confirmed, and on the final day against Verona, he provided an assist for Malen—his contract now expired and renewal imminent.

Roma's search for wide players has widened beyond Dan Ndoye of Nottingham Forest, with director Tony D'Amico now also scouting Can Uzun of Eintracht Frankfurt. The 20-year-old Turkish attacking midfielder is viewed as an emerging international talent and appeals to head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. D'Amico has initiated contact with Frankfurt and Uzun's representatives to explore a deal; the player carries a valuation of approximately €45 million, though room for negotiation exists. Roma had previously dismissed suggestions of chasing Mason Greenwood, instead prioritising established players at realistic fees. Any acceleration in these pursuits will follow the official renewal of contracts for Paulo Dybala, Zeki Çelik, and Lorenzo Pellegrini, as well as extensions for Gianluca Mancini (through 2030) and Bryan Cristante (through 2029). Ndoye, an experienced operator in Italian football from his time at Bologna, contrasts with Uzun, a fresh prospect attracting interest from multiple clubs. Uzun, represented by the same agents as fellow Roma target Nicolò Tresoldi, has played two World Cup appearances for Turkey—60 minutes against Paraguay and 6 minutes against the United States. In the Bundesliga, he has emerged as one of the league's finest young talents over the past two seasons. D'Amico will continue dialogue with the German club regarding improved terms.

Lorenzo Pellegrini is set to sign a contract renewal with Roma, with the final details nearly resolved between the club and the captain's agent. The 1996-born midfielder will attend Monday morning's pre-season gathering at Trigoria under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who has pushed strongly for his retention. New sporting director Tony D'Amico has spent days finalising the remaining terms following a face-to-face meeting last week, with the gap between the club's offer and the player's demands now minimal. A deal is expected to be completed by the weekend. Pellegrini's renewal represents a significant moment in Roma's planning. The captain began his journey at the club in the youth academy in 2005, making this contract signature a historic one for the giallorossi. His deal is the final outstanding negotiation among three players whose contracts expired on 30 June: Paulo Dybala and Zeki Çelik have already agreed terms with the club, pending only official announcements. Head coach Gasperini's specific requests for player confirmations will form the foundation of Roma's transfer strategy as the club awaits the arrival of new signings.