Spalletti backs Çelik signing as Juventus prepare for pre-season

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has set a 48–72 hour deadline for Roma to complete the signing of Summerville from West Ham, according to journalist Eleonora Trotta. The player has shown openness to the move, and fresh talks with both Summerville and the English club are expected to resolve the details. The ultimatum comes after Roma's summer business has stalled; the club missed out on Greenwood and has yet to deliver a significant new arrival to the squad. Gasperini expects an immediate sprint in the transfer market following the disappointment of losing Zeki Çelik to Juventus. Summerville has emerged as the priority target to bolster Roma's attack. The coach has grown impatient after weeks of slow progress and wants concrete action from the board. Without fresh signings, Roma's preparation for the new season remains incomplete. Other names under consideration include Moreira for the left flank and Tresoldi as a backup option to Donyell Malen. The club must act swiftly to meet Gasperini's deadline and give the manager the reinforcements he has demanded.

Zeki Çelik's free transfer to Juventus has caught Roma off guard, with the club having believed a contract renewal with the Turkish right-back was agreed. Roma are now exploring defensive reinforcements to fill the gap left by the former Lille player. Nahuel Molina of Atlético Madrid is among Roma's targets, according to Sky Sport. The Argentine defender is viewed as a reliable profile; head coach Gian Piero Gasperini previously pursued him, and Molina has proven Serie A experience from his time at Udinese. Currently, however, Molina is focused on Argentina's World Cup final against Spain on Sunday and is not engaging in transfer discussions until after that fixture concludes. Another option under consideration is Dodo, who is expected to leave Fiorentina and has also attracted interest from Napoli.

Matías Soulé's future at Roma is unresolved as the winger trains at Trigoria ahead of Sunday's first friendly, with no concrete offers yet on the table. Sunderland, Fulham, and Bournemouth have all made enquiries, while Borussia Dortmund has conducted only exploratory discussions, but none have matched Roma's €40 million asking price, which clubs regard as excessive. Soulé declared on his return to the capital: "I don't know if I'll stay." His agent returned from England without a concrete proposal. Roma's financial need to sell has not persuaded any club to meet the valuation. Only Saudi Arabian teams could satisfy the Friedkin Group's demands, but Soulé has reaffirmed to his entourage that he has no desire to play in Saudi Arabia—a position he has maintained since late June. The club is actively searching for a winger, with Summerville a target, though he plays on the opposite flank. On the right wing, Dybala and Matías Soulé are Roma's current options, meaning any new arrival would further limit Soulé's playing time.

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has set a 48–72 hour deadline for Roma to complete the signing of Summerville from West Ham, according to journalist Eleonora Trotta. The player has shown openness to the move, and fresh talks with both Summerville and the English club are expected to resolve the details. The ultimatum comes after Roma's summer business has stalled; the club missed out on Greenwood and has yet to deliver a significant new arrival to the squad. Gasperini expects an immediate sprint in the transfer market following the disappointment of losing Zeki Çelik to Juventus. Summerville has emerged as the priority target to bolster Roma's attack. The coach has grown impatient after weeks of slow progress and wants concrete action from the board. Without fresh signings, Roma's preparation for the new season remains incomplete. Other names under consideration include Moreira for the left flank and Tresoldi as a backup option to Donyell Malen. The club must act swiftly to meet Gasperini's deadline and give the manager the reinforcements he has demanded.

Zeki Çelik's free transfer to Juventus has caught Roma off guard, with the club having believed a contract renewal with the Turkish right-back was agreed. Roma are now exploring defensive reinforcements to fill the gap left by the former Lille player. Nahuel Molina of Atlético Madrid is among Roma's targets, according to Sky Sport. The Argentine defender is viewed as a reliable profile; head coach Gian Piero Gasperini previously pursued him, and Molina has proven Serie A experience from his time at Udinese. Currently, however, Molina is focused on Argentina's World Cup final against Spain on Sunday and is not engaging in transfer discussions until after that fixture concludes. Another option under consideration is Dodo, who is expected to leave Fiorentina and has also attracted interest from Napoli.

Juventus secured Zeki Çelik on Thursday night after Roma believed a deal was complete. The Turkish defender, whose contract had expired, was set to sign a new accord with Roma worth €3–3.2M per year, but changed course and accepted Juventus's offer instead. His agent had initially sought €4M, making him one of Roma's highest-paid players. Çelik departs after four seasons at the club, totalling 151 appearances with 2 goals and 10 assists. Roma's coaching staff had wanted continuity and viewed him as crucial to their plans, particularly after his return from World Cup duties. The surprise departure forces Roma to rethink their wing strategy and adjust plans to deploy Wesley on the right flank, with the club now needing to accelerate recruitment at the position. Juventus's recent appointment of Frederic Massara, Roma's former director, adds another layer to the departure. While Roma will need to adjust their formation, the club are not expected to be severely damaged by his exit. Çelik was considered useful and reliable, though Roma believe a more offensively gifted winger will suit their system better. For Juventus, operating under financial constraints, the free-agent signing represents a solid acquisition with Luciano Spalletti seeking experienced players.