Wesley cleared for friendly after ankle injury

Wesley has returned to full training with Roma, completing the entire session this morning alongside his teammates. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini will decide later whether to include the player in the squad for a friendly match against Newport this evening. The news provides welcome relief after Wesley suffered an ankle sprain on Saturday against Cardiff, which forced him to cut short Sunday's training session. The injury concern appears to have resolved, marking positive progress for Gasperini as Roma prepare for their pre-season fixture. The training development comes as the club continues negotiations in the transfer market, including talks over Read.

Neil El Aynaoui is pushing hard to establish himself as a key figure in Gasperini's Roma midfield. After a mixed previous season that saw him instrumental in the club's late Champions League push, the midfielder returned from Morocco's World Cup campaign with a minor left knee problem but has integrated fully into group training. To accelerate his fitness, he completes additional solo running sessions around the club's training base, working under close supervision from Gasperini's staff. In a behind-closed-doors match two days ago, El Aynaoui scored twice—once with a header from a Cherubini cross and once from distance—as he competes for regular minutes. El Aynaoui arrived from Lens with a goalscoring reputation, having netted 8 goals in 24 matches. Since joining Roma he has managed only two goals—one in Serie A and one in the Europa League—a return that falls short of expectation. Aston Villa has enquired about him, but his future remains with the Giallorossi. Gasperini faces midfield injury problems: Bah has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture, Pisilli is still unavailable, and Koné is expected back only on 10 August. Manchester United continue to pursue Koné without having made a concrete move, but El Aynaoui is determined to climb the hierarchy and carve out a leading role in Roma's midfield.

Mohamed Bah suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during Roma's friendly against Cardiff on 3 August and will undergo surgery with Dr Georg Ahlbaumer, with a recovery period estimated at approximately nine months. The 19-year-old Gambian midfielder's season is over before it has begun. Bah was struck by the same injury two years ago during the summer 2024 pre-season retreat under Daniele De Rossi, when he tore the ACL in his left knee at Saint Moritz and missed eleven months of action. Roma's pre-season training at Vale Resort in Hensol continues under Gian Piero Gasperini, who has maintained high-intensity work as the squad prepares for their second warm-up fixture. Wesley is unavailable for tonight's friendly at Rodney Parade in Newport, having sustained a minor ankle sprain in Saturday's match against Cardiff City, which Roma lost 4–1. The club is taking precautionary rest with the winger. Neil El Aynaoui is gradually returning to full training. Tonight's Newport County match kicks off at 19:00 local time (20:00 Italian time). Kostas Koulierakis, the latest arrival, trained with the squad for the first time on Sunday after joining the Welsh retreat on Saturday afternoon and will feature as Roma look to improve on Saturday's defensive display, when clear lapses in concentration contributed to a heavy defeat.

Roma are pressing ahead with their pursuit of Torino left-back Alessio Cacciamani, planning another meeting with the Serie A club in the coming days to break the deadlock. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is keen on the 2007-born prospect as a deputy to Wesley in the left-wing role, and sporting director D'Amico has already tabled an opening bid of €7 million. Torino president Cairo rejected that offer, valuing the player at approximately €15 million. Roma continue their summer recruitment drive as they prepare for a return to the Champions League. D'Amico remains focused on strengthening the right flank as well, with Givairo Read and Nahuel Molina high on the shortlist—a first offer to Atlético Madrid has already been submitted for Molina, though Read's transfer talks are proving complex. Gasperini has made clear that reinforcements are needed promptly, and D'Amico is determined to accelerate several inbound deals in the weeks ahead. The two clubs are expected to resume negotiations soon as Roma seek to convince Cairo to part with Cacciamani at a lower fee than his €15 million valuation.

Wesley has returned to full training with Roma, completing the entire session this morning alongside his teammates. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini will decide later whether to include the player in the squad for a friendly match against Newport this evening. The news provides welcome relief after Wesley suffered an ankle sprain on Saturday against Cardiff, which forced him to cut short Sunday's training session. The injury concern appears to have resolved, marking positive progress for Gasperini as Roma prepare for their pre-season fixture. The training development comes as the club continues negotiations in the transfer market, including talks over Read.

Roma are waiting for Feyenoord's response to their bid for Givairo Read. The club have raised their offer to €28 million including bonuses and added 10% on future resale, but Feyenoord continue to demand a higher fee and have not yet approved the sale. With optimism low, director Tony D'Amico is evaluating alternatives: Iván Fresneda and Nahuel Molina. The Spanish full-back is valued at around €20 million, but head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is not entirely convinced, preferring a profile with characteristics more similar to Wesley. Molina, the Argentine winger at Atlético Madrid, is also valued around €20 million and could leave with his contract expiring in 2027. However, competition is fierce, with Juventus, Inter, and Everton also interested. According to Matteo Moretto, Roma are seriously accelerating their push for Molina. The Giallorossi have already presented an offer to Atlético Madrid worth approximately €17 million including bonuses. In the coming hours, Roma will also seek to reach an agreement with the player on a contract. D'Amico is determined to drive progress on Roma's wide positions this week.