It was another busy day for Roma on and off the pitch as the Giallorossi continued to shape their squad ahead of the new season. Here’s a look at the biggest stories from today.
🔴 Biggest Roma News
According to Alfredo Pedullà, Roma remain firmly interested in Endrick despite the challenges involved in signing the Real Madrid forward. Sporting director Tony D’Amico has been working on the deal for over a month and could make a move later in the transfer window if Madrid decide to loan the Brazilian.
Konstantinos Koulierakis is expected to arrive in Rome on Saturday after Roma reached an agreement with Wolfsburg for a fee of €16.5m plus bonuses and a 20% sell on fee. The Greek defender is set to complete his medical before officially becoming Gian Piero Gasperini’s latest signing.
Roma also continue their search for a new winger. Antonio Nusa remains the preferred target, although negotiations with RB Leipzig remain difficult due to the German club’s valuation.
🟡 Transfer Updates
- Givairo Read: Negotiations with Feyenoord continue after Roma submitted their opening proposal for the Dutch right-back. Feyenoord have sent back a counter proposal.
- Matias Soulé: AC Milan remain interested in the Argentine. Roma are asking for around €40 million, while the Rossoneri are yet to submit an official offer.
- Anass Salah-Eddine: Olympiacos are pushing to sign the left-back on a permanent deal this summer, but the Moroccan doesn’t want the move.
- Lorenzo Pellegrini: Despite an agreement having already been reached, the captain’s contract renewal has still not been officially signed.
👀 Reliable Rumours
- Alfredo Pedullà: Roma have been working on Endrick’s situation for over a month and could make their move later in August if Real Madrid open the door to a loan.
- Fabrizio Romano: Roma continue to closely monitor Franco Mastantuono’s situation as they explore a potential move for the Real Madrid talent.
- Fabrizio Romano: Talks between Roma and Feyenoord over Givairo Read are continuing as both clubs work toward an agreement. Read has spoken with Gasperini directly.
- Gian Piero Gasperini has named the 23 players who will travel to Wales for the second phase of Roma’s pre-season preparations.
💭 Final Thoughts
With Konstantinos Koulierakis on the verge of becoming Roma’s newest signing, attention will quickly shift back to strengthening the attack. Antonio Nusa remains the dream target, while Endrick continues to be a fascinating opportunity should Real Madrid decide to loan the Brazilian later in the window. Tony D’Amico still has several key pieces to complete before the transfer market closes.
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