Roma’s shopping list has been in the works for months.
Every weakness, every limitation, every missing piece has been laid bare by the one judge that never lies: the pitch. Throughout the season, match after match, the evidence became impossible to ignore. If Roma want to become genuine contenders in both Serie A and Europe, several key areas of the squad need strengthening.
At this stage, discussing specific names is largely pointless. With the club only now finalizing its sporting structure, any talk of advanced negotiations or concrete targets remains premature. Over the past year, dozens of players have been scouted, recommended, or monitored, while others require little introduction due to their established quality.
The profile Roma are searching for can be summed up in one word: strong.
That is the guiding principle behind the summer plans of Gian Piero Gasperini and incoming sporting director Tony D’Amico. Roma do not simply need additions; they need players capable of immediately raising the team’s level and maximizing the potential of the core already in place.
So where are the priorities?
The first and most urgent need is a left-sided attacker who operates on his natural right foot. Gasperini has spent an entire season waiting for that profile elsewhere, often without success. He wants a player with pace, technical quality, confidence in one-on-one situations, and the ability to contribute consistently in front of goal. Ideally, someone capable of delivering 10 to 15 goals per season while establishing himself as an automatic starter.
Behind him, Roma would still have the experience of Lorenzo Pellegrini and the tactical versatility of Paulo Dybala, who has shown he can operate effectively from the left when required.
But one winger is not enough.
Gasperini’s vision calls for attacking threats on both flanks, which is why a second priority is a left-footed winger on the right side. The ideal profile is someone capable of cutting inside, attacking defenders directly, and creating danger in the final third—a player in the mold of Mason Greenwood.
As for Dybala, his importance remains unquestioned. When fit, he will always have a place in the team. Yet Roma’s new coach is determined to build a squad that can function at a high level regardless of the Argentine’s availability. The same logic applies to Matias Soulé. While highly regarded, he is not considered untouchable, and a significant offer could persuade Roma to cash in if they believe a suitable replacement can be found.
Another Wesley-Type Profile
The search for two attacking wingers is only part of the plan.
The third major priority concerns the wing-back position.
While Wesley is expected to remain a key figure, there is a strong possibility that he will primarily operate on the left, where his ability to drive inside and attack central areas could be fully utilized. Rensch could serve as his deputy, but Roma would still need a first-choice option on the opposite flank.
Whether right-footed or left-footed is secondary. What matters is possessing the same attributes that make Wesley so valuable: relentless energy, athleticism, and the ability to cover huge distances while carrying the ball forward with purpose.
The Foundation of a Champions League Squad
Would three major signings complete Roma’s summer?
Not necessarily.
With Mile Svilar expected to remain in goal and a striker already identified as a central piece of the project, much will depend on outgoing transfers. Several departures are anticipated before June 30, and those exits will ultimately determine where further reinforcements are needed.
What is clear, however, is that Gasperini’s vision leaves little room for compromise.
The blueprint has been drawn. The priorities are defined. Roma’s next transfer window will not be about collecting squad players or temporary solutions. It will be about acquiring the quality needed to compete at the highest level.
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