Wesley sends message to Endrick: Roma hold an extra card for January

Roma are exploring a move for Endrick, the Brazilian forward at Real Madrid, with midfielder Wesley acting as an intermediary to persuade the 18-year-old to join the club in January. Endrick was signed by Real Madrid from Palmeiras for €60 million in 2022 but has been sidelined under José Mourinho, accumulating only four minutes of competitive football across Liga and cup competitions. Wesley and Endrick share a deep bond forged through the Brazilian national team under Carlo Ancelotti; when Wesley suffered a serious knee injury on 7 June, Endrick was among the first to reach out with support. Now the roles have reversed, with Wesley intensifying contact to convince Endrick of the merits of Gasperini's Roma project and persuade him to open the door to a winter transfer to the capital. Roma have already made initial contact with Endrick's representatives and want to structure the deal as a loan with a right of purchase and a counter-option in favour of Real Madrid. The Spanish club's president Florentino Pérez has signalled openness to a temporary move to give the young striker playing time. Endrick holds 24 senior caps for Brazil despite his limited minutes in Madrid. Wesley has made no secret of his desire to play alongside his compatriot, expressing his wish to do so during the summer window. Milan are also monitoring developments, but Roma are banking on the appeal of Gasperini's football and Wesley's decisive influence to win the race. Two key dates will present opportunities for the parties to discuss the move in detail. Roma and Real Madrid meet at the Stadio Olimpico on 14 October in the UEFA Champions League league phase, followed by a November international break when Ancelotti's Brazil squad will play engagements in Singapore. These fixtures and the period around them will be crucial in determining whether the transfer can gather momentum ahead of the winter window.

Arsenal have entered the chase for Roma's Wesley, joining Manchester United and Newcastle in monitoring the Brazilian winger. The Gunners are tracking Wesley as part of their search for reinforcements on the flanks, with the 23-year-old having drawn widespread English attention for his form under Gian Piero Gasperini. Wesley has become one of Europe's most closely watched wingers and has demonstrated his ability to operate on both flanks. Wesley's valuation has risen sharply. Around a year ago, the Brazilian was valued at approximately €30 million; current reports from England suggest that figure has nearly doubled. Roma are now seeking €60 million to consider negotiations. The club has not signalled any intention to sell Wesley, who remains a key part of Gasperini's project. However, the interest from top English sides continues to intensify, with Arsenal, Manchester United, and Newcastle identified as the three clubs most closely following his situation. Monaco's Vanderson is also attracting attention from the same trio of Premier League clubs, valued around €40 million and considered a more accessible alternative. For Wesley, the asking price reflects his status as a top-tier prospect: any club wishing to sign him will need to present an offer befitting a player of that calibre.

Gian Piero Gasperini has revealed he feels consistent backing from the Friedkin Group but wants to see them more engaged with Roma. In an interview with Sky Sport, the coach said: "I always feel their trust and support even though they come to Rome very little. Now they have put in Galantic who certainly makes a tighter connection between Roma and them. My objective remains clear: to get them more involved, not for me but for them and for the fans." Gasperini was discussing his experience at the club while unveiling a new wine label called "3-4-3" produced in Piedmont at Cascina Gilli in Castelnuovo Don Bosco (Asti). Roma continue to pursue Endrick as an attacking reinforcement. Director Tony D'Amico has reopened decisive contact with the entourage of the Brazilian Real Madrid forward during the international break, testing the 2006-born talent's willingness to move to the capital. Endrick has signalled openness to a Roma transfer, though Milan remain strong competitors. His season at Madrid under Mourinho has been complicated, featuring limited appearances and an injury that has hampered his output—a situation pushing him to explore new opportunities for regular playing time. Midfielder Rodrigo Mora has been included in the final 25-man shortlist for the Golden Boy 2026 award, football's annual prize for the best European player under 21. Mora received his place via a wild card alongside Mastantuono, Gadou, Kostoulas and Espart. The honour, created in 2003 by Tuttosport, recognises emerging talent from across Europe's top divisions. Meanwhile, Bryan Cristante's recovery timeline has extended. According to radio commentary, the midfielder sustained a collateral ligament injury, with rehabilitation expected to take approximately one month—longer than initially anticipated. Roma's defence has been singled out as one of Serie A's strongest this season.

Wesley and Donyell Malen have recovered from muscle injuries and return to full training today as AS Roma prepare for a trip to Como. Both players are available for the fixture after missing recent fixtures during the international break. Gasperini will begin welcoming back nearly all his international players at Trigoria from this afternoon. Last season's reverse fixture at the Olimpico saw Wesley score the decisive goal, while Malen's strike at the Sinigaglia proved insufficient to secure victory. The return match is also marked by a disputed red card that Wesley received in that contest. The left-back has trained in the gym during his days off and is eager for redemption, with responsibility for both creating attacking chaos and containing Como's Couto. Malen will lead the attack and, unlike Wesley, has already found the net this season.

Roma are exploring a move for Endrick, the Brazilian forward at Real Madrid, with midfielder Wesley acting as an intermediary to persuade the 18-year-old to join the club in January. Endrick was signed by Real Madrid from Palmeiras for €60 million in 2022 but has been sidelined under José Mourinho, accumulating only four minutes of competitive football across Liga and cup competitions. Wesley and Endrick share a deep bond forged through the Brazilian national team under Carlo Ancelotti; when Wesley suffered a serious knee injury on 7 June, Endrick was among the first to reach out with support. Now the roles have reversed, with Wesley intensifying contact to convince Endrick of the merits of Gasperini's Roma project and persuade him to open the door to a winter transfer to the capital. Roma have already made initial contact with Endrick's representatives and want to structure the deal as a loan with a right of purchase and a counter-option in favour of Real Madrid. The Spanish club's president Florentino Pérez has signalled openness to a temporary move to give the young striker playing time. Endrick holds 24 senior caps for Brazil despite his limited minutes in Madrid. Wesley has made no secret of his desire to play alongside his compatriot, expressing his wish to do so during the summer window. Milan are also monitoring developments, but Roma are banking on the appeal of Gasperini's football and Wesley's decisive influence to win the race. Two key dates will present opportunities for the parties to discuss the move in detail. Roma and Real Madrid meet at the Stadio Olimpico on 14 October in the UEFA Champions League league phase, followed by a November international break when Ancelotti's Brazil squad will play engagements in Singapore. These fixtures and the period around them will be crucial in determining whether the transfer can gather momentum ahead of the winter window.

Arsenal have entered the chase for Roma's Wesley, joining Manchester United and Newcastle in monitoring the Brazilian winger. The Gunners are tracking Wesley as part of their search for reinforcements on the flanks, with the 23-year-old having drawn widespread English attention for his form under Gian Piero Gasperini. Wesley has become one of Europe's most closely watched wingers and has demonstrated his ability to operate on both flanks. Wesley's valuation has risen sharply. Around a year ago, the Brazilian was valued at approximately €30 million; current reports from England suggest that figure has nearly doubled. Roma are now seeking €60 million to consider negotiations. The club has not signalled any intention to sell Wesley, who remains a key part of Gasperini's project. However, the interest from top English sides continues to intensify, with Arsenal, Manchester United, and Newcastle identified as the three clubs most closely following his situation. Monaco's Vanderson is also attracting attention from the same trio of Premier League clubs, valued around €40 million and considered a more accessible alternative. For Wesley, the asking price reflects his status as a top-tier prospect: any club wishing to sign him will need to present an offer befitting a player of that calibre.