Wesley celebrates World Cup call-up after Ancelotti's squad announcement

Roma are preparing to complete the departure of goalkeeper Radosław Żelezny to Serie B side Perugia on a loan deal. Żelezny, a 2006-born keeper who arrived at Roma a year ago but has never made a first-team appearance, will move to Perugia under an agreement that includes a recall option in Roma's favour, allowing the club to decide whether to bring him back to Trigoria in the future. The deal also features a right of redemption for Perugia, meaning both clubs have contractual levers over the player's status. The loan move represents another outgoing from Roma's squad this summer and provides the young goalkeeper with an opportunity to gain regular competitive experience in Italy's second tier, where he is expected to challenge for the number-one jersey at the Umbrian club.

Roma have accelerated their pursuit of Porto attacking midfielder and winger Rodrigo Mora, a 19-year-old Portuguese player, hoping to seal a deal in the coming days. The move comes after difficulties emerged during Roma's pre-season tour of Britain, prompting head coach Gian Piero Gasperini to request offensive reinforcements. Roma have reportedly moved ahead of Galatasaray in the race for Mora, who holds the distinction of being Porto's youngest ever league debutant. Porto value the player at €50 million; Roma have tabled an opening proposal based on a €5 million loan with a €45 million purchase option, aiming to complete the transfer as quickly as possible. However, Porto manager Francesco Farioli has dampened expectations of an imminent exit. In a press conference, the Italian coach stated: "Only one player has come to speak to me about the possibility of leaving. I know there is another who would like to depart, but Rodrigo does not fall into either of those cases." This suggests Mora has not requested a move and remains part of Farioli's plans, complicating Roma's bid. On the pitch, Mora started on the bench for Porto in their first Portuguese league match of the season against Alverca.

AC Milan have made new contact with the representatives of Matías Soulé in recent days as they pursue a move for the Roma winger, according to Corriere dello Sport. The Serie A champions are attempting to establish the groundwork for a formal bid, though Roma are demanding at least €35 million to allow the Argentine to leave. Soulé could depart the Giallorossi before the end of the transfer window as Gasperini's side close in on new wide attacking options. The arrival of either Endrick or Rodrigo Mora would push Soulé down the pecking order, and his manager does not consider him untransferable. Milan's interest in the 23-year-old has been longstanding, but the club's latest approach signals a renewed push to bring him to the San Siro. Roma's €35 million valuation reflects their desire to recoup a significant portion of the roughly €28 million they invested in Soulé during the summer of 2024. Whether Milan are prepared to meet that asking price in the coming weeks remains a key point of negotiation.

Roma's defence, which finished as Serie A's second-best last season, has shown alarming fragility during their pre-season tour of Britain. The Giallorossi conceded eight goals across three friendlies—four against Cardiff, one against Newport, and three against Brighton—with the tally rising to 11 when including a 3–3 draw against Cannes. Against Brighton on 8 August, Gasperini made wholesale defensive changes after Roma had shipped three goals in 49 minutes, introducing Ghilardi and new arrival Koulierakis while withdrawing N'Dicka and Hermoso. The ivory-coast central defender had failed to close down Ayari's double, prompting Gasperini to turn to the bench and shout "Let's change." Hermoso, managing an ankle problem, allowed Rutter to nearly extend the lead moments after the 3–0. Earlier defensive lapses against Cardiff exposed deeper issues: Ahsford's opener came after N'Dicka slipped and a rebound off Rensch, while Salech's second followed a costly Svilar error on a dangerous Wesley backpass. El Aynaoui was substituted at half-time after a misplaced pass that set up Ayari's second goal, and Rensch drew criticism for poor decision-making. The unit that had anchored Roma's recent success now appears fragile heading into the season. Gasperini acknowledged the work ahead, saying "the team is struggling to switch back on," highlighting the scale of the challenge to restore defensive solidity before competitive fixtures begin.

Roma are preparing a fresh approach for Alessio Cacciamani after remarks from Torino's technical director Gianluca Petrachi reopened the possibility of a deal for the 2007-born midfielder. Although Torino president Urbano Cairo's recent comments had suggested the door was closing, Petrachi's public comments on Cacciamani signal potential movement. Speaking at the Memorial Sandro Criscitiello, Petrachi said: "He is a youth academy prospect, very interesting. He needs to prove himself in Serie A, but he has everything to grow and grow significantly. He is certainly being monitored. We would like to continue with players like him, but we also have to account for a market that sometimes presents absurd, mad prices that one cannot reasonably consider. Our intention is to hold on to him." The implicit opening has encouraged Roma to make another bid, seeing Cacciamani as the ideal fit to serve as Wesley's backup under Gian Piero Gasperini's tactical setup. Cacciamani impressed in Serie B on loan at Juve Stabia in the previous season, where he was developed by Ignazio Abate, now Torino's manager.

AS Roma's pursuit of Torino left-back Alessio Cacciamani remains viable after recent comments from the club's technical director suggested the transfer could still happen. The 2007-born defender, who spent last season on loan at Juve Stabia in Serie B, is wanted by Roma as a potential deputy to Wesley. Torino president Urbano Cairo's earlier remarks had appeared to rule out the player's departure, but Gianluca Petrachi, the club's current technical director and former Roma sporting director, reopened the possibility during an appearance at the fourth Memorial Sandro Criscitiello event in Avellino on 8 August. Petrachi acknowledged the value of Cacciamani, a product of Torino's academy, while also outlining the constraints facing his club in the market. "He is a very interesting academy player. He needs to prove himself in Serie A, but he has everything to grow and grow significantly. He is certainly being watched. We would like to continue with players like him, but we also have to reckon with a market that sometimes presents absurd, crazy prices that you cannot take into account. Our intention is to keep him," Petrachi said. Roma's next bid, if it comes, will need to address those financial realities to tempt Torino into a sale.