Torri criticises Roma's transfer window; Petrucci says Gasperini has identified the real problem

Roma's transfer strategy dominated debate among Rome-based radio analysts on 14 August 2026. Carina suggested that the day represented a critical moment for Rodrigo Mora, with agent Jorge Mendes attempting to repair the fractured relationship between player and club. Carina also noted that Gasperini had been keen on Nkunku in January and remained interested now: "The problem is the player's salary, which exceeds 5 million euros per year." Pruzzo was sceptical of some proposed alternatives, stating that "Luis Henrique and Cacciamani are not elements that make you take a quality leap." He suggested Luis Henrique on loan with an option could work, but not for a €30 million transfer fee. On outgoings, Pruzzo advocated holding Matías Soulé despite his two seasons at Roma without a significant breakthrough, hoping he would find optimal form and confidence. Furio Zara praised Castro as an excellent acquisition capable of a quality leap, while criticising Molina's decline since his Udinese days. Orsi questioned why Roma had failed to identify and sign a left-sided defender of the required profile within a year, and suggested he would sell Svilar for €45 million to fund a move for Vicario.

Roma's editorial team has compiled an ideal eleven of players who have shone in the Derby della Capitale, honouring the club's 99-year history and the unique intensity of matches against Lazio. The selection spans from the earliest encounters to the modern era, recognising that some figures merit inclusion across multiple categories. The article traces derby excellence from the club's founding. Volk scored in the first match on 8 December 1929 and went on to net seven consecutive derby goals—a record unmatched to this day. Bernardini delivered a 5–0 victory at Campo Testaccio in 1933 with Fulvio adding a brace and Ernesto Tomasi scoring three. The narrative progresses through Amadei's eight goals against Lazio during Roma's first Serie A title, Faotto's own goal that contributed to victory, and defenders like Cafu, who famously nutmegged Nedved three times in succession. More recent heroes include Da Costa with eleven derby goals, Totti matching that tally, and Delvecchio, whose nine goals epitomise Lazio's nightmare. Pellegrini has scored four derby masterpieces, all beneath the Curva Nord and each coinciding with Roma victory; Mancini added three goals and one celebrated flag-waving moment.

Radio pundits across Rome's airwaves have weighed in on the club's struggling transfer activity, with particular focus on the stalled pursuit of left-sided reinforcements and creative depth. Ugo Trani noted Roma have another player lined up and suggested the club remains determined on Nusa, pointing out they were prepared to work on alternatives like Mora and Fofana, though a Mora deal that should have closed three days ago collapsed when Porto changed position. Antonio Felici acknowledged Leao could be a viable option if Gasperini can extract consistency, though concerns remain about the winger's form; he played one match in three for his previous club. Mario Mattioli pinpointed the core issue: "What is holding Roma back is the decisive and definitive direction from the club. The feeling, especially in the Fofana case, is that there is no final determination to close operations. Roma's market operators, once they have identified a player right for the coach, seem unable to go beyond certain limits. It happens everywhere, but at Roma it always happens." Nando Orsi described Roma's indecision over the left-sided role as bizarre, noting the market appeared simple but has become difficult. Roberto Pruzzo backed the Mora pursuit as worthwhile but suggested alternatives like Luis Henrique on loan with an option could work for 30 million euros, and advised keeping Matías Soulé despite two years without a breakthrough.