Donnarumma declines Mourinho offer
Sunday 6th June
Embed from Getty ImagesIt was recently reported that Jose Mourinho had made contact with Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is leaving Milan as a free agent, to see if he would be willing to come to Roma.
According to Corriere Della Sera, the goalkeeper has given a negative response, as he wants to play in the Champions League.
Mourinho to lure Lucas Moura?
Sunday 6th June
Embed from Getty ImagesThe rumours linking Mourinho with some of his former players keep on coming, with Lucas Moura the latest to be suggested as a Roma target.
The club will need more wingers to fit Mourinho’s system and the incoming coach could turn to his former club Tottenham to help.
According to Il Messaggero, Roma are keen on Moura, who could cost around €25m.
Roma learn Belotti price tag
Sunday 6th June
Embed from Getty ImagesAndrea Belotti remains on Roma’s radar, but after talk of a low first bid failing, Torino’s demands have now emerged.
According to Corriere Dello Sport, it will cost €30m to land the 27-year-old striker.
Mourinho eyes Lloris reunion
Friday 4th June
Embed from Getty ImagesJose Mourinho has been tipped to bring some Tottenham players with him to Rome, and it is perhaps surprising it has taken this long for them to be linked with Hugo Lloris.
The goalkeeper is out of contract in 2022 so could be available for a cut-price fee, and with Roma needing a new keeper, it seems an obvious link made by Il Messaggero.
Whether they can prise him away from Spurs remains to be seen, but he would be an interesting – if short-term – option in goal.
Milan make Under bid
Friday 4th June
Embed from Getty ImagesRoma were hoping to raise funds by selling Cengiz Under this summer, but his loan spell at Leicester did not show enough for the Foxes to make the move permanent.
Hence, Roma will have to find another suitor for the Turk and that might be Milan. His agent met with the club recently and now they are willing to make a bid of €8m, according to Leggo.
Il Tempo back up Milan’s interest but suggest they only want to take him on loan.
Daka for the attack?
Friday 4th June
Embed from Getty ImagesOne of the most promising attackers outside Europe’s top five leagues, RB Salzburg’s Patson Daka is now attracting interest from Roma.
According to Il Messaggero, he could be an alternative to main striker target Andrea Belotti, since Torino’s demands are yet to be met.
Daka would cost around €20m, but at 22 years old would be a long-term investment and can cover all across the attack.
Roma rival PSG for Van Egmond
Wednesday 2nd June
Embed from Getty ImagesHaving won their first trophy, Roma Women are now looking to build and it could be an important summer in terms of identifying the right personnel to help.
One potential target, according to The Sun, is midfielder Emily Van Egmond, a 97-cap Australia international who most recently played for West Ham. She is also wanted by Paris Saint-Germain.
Bonfantini involved in Juventus swap?
Wednesday 2nd June
Embed from Getty ImagesWith the season now over for Roma Women and Alessandro Spugna arriving as their new head coach, rumours are beginning to surface about how the Coppa Italia winners may tweak their squad.
A report from TuttoCalcioFemminile has speculated that Agnese Bonfantini could leave the club on loan to Juventus in a swap deal that would see Benedetta Glionna move the other way.
Glionna has spent the past season working under Spugna on loan at Empoli and another change of scenery could be on the cards.
Emerson offered Roma return?
Wednesday 2nd June
Embed from Getty ImagesEmerson Palmieri has struggled to nail down a regular place for Chelsea since joining them from Roma and the left-back is now keen to return to Italy.
According to La Roma 24, one of the clubs he has been offered to is Roma. Leonardo Spinazzola is currently first-choice left-back, with only young Riccardo Calafiori as backup.
It is not yet clear if Roma will try to re-sign Emerson, though, as Chelsea still have a high asking price. Juventus, Inter, Milan and Napoli are all also linked.
Florenzi to swap with Szczesny?
Wednesday 2nd June
Embed from Getty ImagesRoma need to resolve the future of Alessandro Florenzi after his return from loan and find a new goalkeeper in this summer’s transfer market.
Tuttosport have covered both bases with a report suggesting Florenzi could head to Juventus in a swap that would see Wojciech Szczesny come the other way.
Szczesny could leave Juventus if they sign Gianluigi Donnarumma – who has also been linked with Roma – and a return to Roma could be an option, even if it would be somewhat controversial.
Oliveira on midfield shortlist
Wednesday 2nd June
Embed from Getty ImagesAccording to Corriere Dello Sport, Roma are among the contenders to sign midfielder Sergio Oliveira from Porto.
Roma are looking at Granit Xhaka for the position, but Oliveira is also under consideration – if he doesn’t end up at Fiorentina instead.
Roma retain Aarons interest
Wednesday 2nd June
Embed from Getty ImagesThere have been very few English players in Roma’s history, but that list would grow by one if they signed Max Aarons.
Links with the Norwich City full-back have persisted for some time, and both Tuttomercatoweb and Il Romanista suggest that interest remains.
Inter are also keen on the youngster as a potential replacement for Achraf Hakimi.
Official: Mkhitaryan renews contract
Tuesday 1st June
Embed from Getty ImagesOne of the most important pieces of business Roma can do this summer is done. After months of speculation and tension, Henrikh Mkhitaryan has finally extended his contract – but only for another season.
Mourinho calls Donnarumma
Tuesday 1st June
Embed from Getty ImagesThe appointment of Jose Mourinho has seen the calibre of player Roma have been linked with increase and the latest example comes from Gazzetta Dello Sport.
They claim the incoming coach has called Gianluigi Donnarumma to try to tempt him to the capital.
The Milan keeper is on the lookout for a new club as he prepares to become a free agent. Juventus seemed like his most likely destination, and he commands high wages, so it wouldn’t be easy, but Roma need someone in his position and could try for a major coup.
These player links to Roma FC are quality ones which will definitely help Roma challenge for Champions league.
I hope this time hose Roma can now contest for tittles Wit all these quality players coming in, Jose been in his years of experience will be able to make things right this time.
It is pleasing to learn that Tammy is joining AS ROMA. This means now Jose Mourinho has a formidable and dependable striker In Tammy Abrahams. Personally I have a lot faith, respect and admiration for a young determined English striker. He is an asset to any club. ROMA AS are luck to sign such a an exciting striker
Roma should do anything possible to acquired the service of this young man he is good striker.
This is a rebuilding process, many more changes might be needed to make @As Roma ready to win trophies. Though, with Jose Mourinho, things will get better this season and trophies should start coming from next season. Hala Roma!