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Rome's radio stations have analysed Roma's transfer window, with particular focus on midfielder Manu Koné's potential departure. A €53 million fee for Koné was discussed across multiple programmes, with opinions divided on whether the club should sell. Nando Orsi stated: "For 53 million, Koné lo porto a cavacecio: it's a good price", while Alessandro Vocalelli called Koné "the most irreplaceable player at Roma" and said he would not let him leave if possible. Luigi Ferrajolo deemed the €53 million figure "roughly in line with his value" but questioned whether Roma should lose Koné, Svilar, or Wesley instead. Transfer activity elsewhere dominated discussion. Francesco Balzani predicted Moreira would be Roma's first completed signing, with the club having "given the player the right value" and planning a future resale. Summerville remains a target but negotiations have stalled—the player continues to demand over €5 million per season in wages. Piero Torri suggested Moreira and Summerville are not alternatives but complementary signings, with Moreira capable of playing multiple positions. Lorenzo Pes noted that Gasperini wants two attacking wingers and that Moreira's modest wage demand aids negotiations, though Summerville's situation requires further work. Contract extensions were also covered: Bryan Cristante extended his deal by one year, while Gianluca Mancini added two years, though Mancini received a minor salary increase. Pes suggested Gasperini may be avoiding overly long contracts to maintain tactical flexibility.

Roma radio pundits debated the club's managerial direction and Manu Koné's market value in a daily commentary roundup. Carina on Radio Radio said Ferdinand, described as a serious figure with Manchester contacts, did not invent claims about a managerial agreement: "I don't think he made anything up." Carina suggested Roma may already have an agreement with Koné and are now negotiating with his current club, noting that Koné's departure is highly probable. He deemed the €59 million valuation appropriate but suggested it could rise further by comparison to similar deals. Orsi on Radio Radio countered that €53 million represents fair value for Koné: "For 53 million, I'd sell Koné—that's a good price." Pruzzo on Radio Radio stressed that Roma's technical direction matters less than the quality of incoming additions, predicting Manchester will pay whatever necessary and arguing the midfield needs rebuilding regardless of Koné's future. Ciotti and Fidanza on Radio Romanista praised midfielder Paredes' leadership and composure under Gasperini, comparing his personality to Svilar and Mancini. Fidanza highlighted Paredes' composure in the recent derby and noted his ability to operate at the tactical limit without accumulating yellow cards, contrasting him with players such as Hermoso who lose focus more readily.

Roman radio commentators have voiced mixed views on Roma's transfer strategy, with particular focus on midfielder Manu Koné and incoming striker options. Antonio Felici argued that selling Koné without a proper replacement is risky, saying: "It's a dam that if you don't replace adequately you risk starting 0–1 down for opponents in every match. If you score a lot but concede a lot you're back to square one." Felici also questioned Roma's modest approach to valuations, noting that English clubs pay inflated fees — Muharemovic left for €38 million — and suggested the club should demand more than €50–60 million for Koné. Piero Torri acknowledged that Koné's valuation has risen and that €45 million plus bonuses is no longer sufficient, while suggesting his sale could help Roma's financial position ahead of incoming transfers. The commentators also debated Roma's approach to replacing forwards. Nando Orsi backed Luis Summerville as "an excellent choice" for Gasperini to develop, describing him as "a good player" who the coach "can make excellent." Orsi urged Roma to avoid Alejandro Garnacho, calling it a risky technical and financial situation, and suggested Summerville offered better value than alternatives. Lorenzo Pes noted uncertainty around Lorenzo Pellegrini's contract renewal, attributing delays partly to Pellegrini's ongoing injury, but flagged that Roma's slow decision-making on renewals, purchases and departures has been a recurring issue.