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Roma's summer recruitment came under scrutiny from radio commentators, with opinions split on the club's transfer strategy. Nando Orsi suggested head coach Gian Piero Gasperini expected different progress, noting that while Roma achieved some of their stated objectives, the most important targets remain unmet. Orsi reflected that last season Roma reached the Champions League partly because Juventus and AC Milan faltered. Roberto Pruzzo acknowledged that Roma's forward situation has improved with two strikers of quality now available, but expressed confusion over the Luis Henrique operation. Piero Torri was most critical of Roma's pursuit of Rodrigo Mora, questioning the Porto club's willingness to sell the player. Torri said: "Personalmente non spenderei 50 milioni per Mora" (Personally, I would not spend €50 million on Mora). Torri's scepticism points to deeper concerns about the deal's logic—if Porto are keen to move the player on, it raises questions about Mora's actual quality and fit for Roma's project. The comments reflect the intensity of debate within Rome's radio stations, where former players and analysts closely track every transfer move. With the window still active, Roma's recruitment remains a focal point of supporter and media attention.

Radio commentators have criticised Roma's transfer approach this summer, arguing the club overpays whenever pursuing a player. Carina told Radio Radio: "Every time Roma approaches a player, everyone raises the price. You have money to spend but you struggle to spend it because they ask for more." He noted that Castro will cost Bologna around 40 million euros, Lucumí went to Juventus for 20 million, yet Roma spent 18 million on Koulierakis, an unknown quantity. Carina also raised concerns over Porto's latest demands for Mora: the club now wants 10 million euros for the loan (up from 7 million) and is demanding the obligation to buy be unconditional rather than tied to Roma's Champions League qualification and 60 per cent appearance threshold. Orsi observed that Gasperini expected a different market this summer, noting Roma has completed only a couple of its stated targets while missing on more important ones. Torri was more blunt, stating: "The Roma wants to buy for 50 million a bench player at Porto" and questioned why Porto would sell Mora if no other club was offering that fee. He suggested Roma could instead target Moreira and two free agents, or push for Arsenal's Martinelli at 45 million euros. Pruzzo highlighted that Roma now has two quality forwards but faces wider squad gaps, while acknowledging friendly results gave a negative impression. The transfer window remains open, with several targets unresolved.

Radio commentators have questioned Roma's transfer outlay this summer, focusing on the club's pursuit of Rodrigo Mora and Luis Henrique. Carina stated that Mora's arrival will be structured as a loan worth 7–8 million euros—described as "a down payment, because with a loan like that you have to buy him afterwards"—though the player's valuation stands at 50 million euros. Carina acknowledged that Mora had played as a winger under a previous manager when tactics shifted to 3-4-3, adding: "The operation will happen with a loan of 7–8 million, a kind of down payment, because with a loan like that you then have to take him." He noted concerns about the fee level: "At 50 million you have to come here and make a difference." Pruzzo expressed stronger skepticism about the spending strategy, stating: "I cannot believe Roma can spend 30 million for Luis Henrique, who wouldn't even be a starter. I don't believe it even if you show me him landing at Fiumicino." He suggested Roma had 100 million euros available and appeared willing to spend without restraint. Orsi added that Robinio Vaz, another target, represents a 25-million-euro gamble, emphasizing that Mora must deliver immediately given such valuations. All three commentators questioned whether the club was deploying its budget efficiently, with concerns raised about the overall transfer strategy and commission costs.