Soulé no longer untouchable as Roma seek buyers

The race for Roma forward Robinio Vaz has intensified as multiple European clubs enter the hunt, putting the Hull City deal on hold. Hull remain the frontrunners after agreeing advanced terms with Roma for a loan with a €2 million fee and a €30 million buyout clause, but Vaz has not yet given his final approval to the move. According to FootMercato's exclusive reporting via journalist Sébastien Denis, fresh enquiries have arrived from Ligue 1, with Lorient already seeking information, from the Bundesliga, and from the Netherlands, where PSV Eindhoven are said to be particularly interested. The critical development concerns Vaz's own stance. The young attacker has signalled openness to leaving on loan but wants to assess all available options before committing, placing significant weight on the sporting project and the chance to secure regular playing time. Roma are willing to let him depart temporarily while maintaining a valuation that would allow them to recoup their investment should he be sold permanently in future.

Roma are intensifying their pursuit of attacking reinforcements as Gasperini's rebuild continues. Sporting director D'Amico is preparing a fresh attempt for Gittens while reassessing the Fofana situation after Lyon contacted the club this morning to enter talks; the offer exceeds €30 million but Roma have temporarily shelved that avenue. In defence, the club has accelerated negotiations with Marseille over Gianluca Balerdi and is close to sealing the deal. Balerdi, a versatile defender with strong distribution ability, can operate as backup to Evan N'Dicka or as the leading centre-back in Gasperini's three-man system following his spells under Tudor and De Zerbi. Meanwhile, Jan Ziolkowski will join Monza on loan with a purchase option set at €18 million, clearing space in Roma's defensive ranks after Nottingham Forest blocked the Morato route.

Roma have put negotiations for Lyon winger Malick Fofana on hold over financial concerns, despite him being their primary target in recent weeks. The club has reportedly been in pole position for the Belgian forward, but Lyon's asking price exceeds €30 million and Roma are reconsidering the deal's economics. Lyon contacted Roma this morning to firm up talks, but the giallorossi have temporarily suspended the move while they reflect on the terms. Hull City have now entered the race and tabled a €35 million offer to Lyon, who need to sell for budget reasons. Manager Paulo Fonseca has opened the door to the winger's departure. Hull have held a video call with Fofana to present their project, and the player is now awaiting his response. However, Fofana has already agreed terms with Roma several days ago. Roma may pivot quickly to alternative targets, with Gittens emerging as a potential option. Other clubs besides Roma and Hull are also in the running for Fofana.