Torino reject Roma's opening bid for Cacciamani

Real Madrid have outlined their conditions for Franco Mastantuono's departure, with the Argentine forward out of favour at the club. The Spanish giants will allow him to leave on a straight loan or permanent transfer with a buy-back clause — a structure similar to the Nico Paz deal — to retain control of the player. Roma have emerged as suitors but are reluctant to accept Madrid's formula. The Giallorossi would prefer to take Mastantuono on loan with at least a purchase option, a requirement that has left them less engaged than Serie A rivals Fiorentina in the race for his signature. Real Madrid continue to prioritise Endrick as their primary target, though his arrival depends on Matías Soulé's departure from the club.

Roma are actively negotiating to sign Givairo Read as director Tony D'Amico works across multiple transfer fronts with the season starting in just over three weeks. The Giallorossi are in competition with Nottingham Forest for Read, after reports emerged that the English club had stepped back from an auction-style bidding war being fuelled by Feyenoord. Earlier, D'Amico completed the signing of Koulierakis from Wolfsburg for 16 million euros plus 1.5 million in bonuses and 20 per cent of future sale proceeds. Gasperini has requested at least four reinforcements: two attacking wingers and two defensive full-backs, though a potential departure of Koné would necessitate a direct replacement of equal standing. Nusa remains the primary left-wing target, with discussions ongoing over whether the Norwegian arrival would displace Lorenzo Pellegrini in the squad hierarchy. At centre-forward, Roma have established they can secure both Endrick and Mastantuono following discussions in Madrid on Wednesday. The Brazilian prospect, who would rotate with Paulo Dybala in Gasperini's preferred pairing system, holds the greater appeal. The club is prepared to accelerate a move for Endrick after 15 August, provided Real Madrid agrees to a deal beyond a straight loan, with Matías Soulé potentially playing a balancing role in the squad's finances and formation decisions.

Roma remain focused on signing Matteo Nusa despite the substantial costs involved, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini viewing the Norwegian winger as his preferred option. The club has quietly monitored Nusa's situation while effectively abandoning the pursuit of Betis winger Ezzalzouli due to prohibitive wages and transfer fee valuations. Ezzalzouli's agent dismissed any Roma link in recent statements, saying: "There is nothing true about this." Attention has now turned to alternative targets, including Milan's Rafael Leão. Although no formal approaches have been made for the Portuguese winger, he matches the profile Gasperini seeks for the left-wing role. Turkish clubs are prepared to offer substantial financial packages to Leão, and Roma would only revisit his situation after the end of August if he remains at Milan. The club continues to monitor developments involving Real Madrid prospect Franco Mastantuono, with Fiorentina currently in pole position should the Argentine accept a move to Italy. Roma are also observing Brazilian forward Endrick, currently on the periphery of José Mourinho's squad.