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Roma wrapped up the Santiago Castro deal and will resume seeking a speedster, but Gabriel Martinelli and Marcus Rashford are ardous targets.

Roma Unlikely to Add Arsenal & Manchester United Stars

July 28, 2026 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Bologna, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Maradona Tribute, Premier League, RB Leipzig, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma quickly wrapped up the Santiago Castro deal and will resume searching for a speedy attacker, but Gabriel Martinelli and Marcus Rashford are very complicated targets, despite some recent links. The Giallorossi will spend €35M, while Artem Dovbyk is joining Bologna on loan.

Roma have had a fine start overall, even though their center-forwards have sputtered so far. Bailey's return is timely.

Report – Ajax Take Interest in Out-of-Favor Roma Striker

July 12, 2026 Marko Vrakela Ajax, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market, Transfer Market Stories

Artem Dovbyk’s career at Roma is drawing to a close, with the Ukrainian striker set to leave the Stadio Olimpico after two years. According to Calciomercato, Ajax have joined the race to sign the 29-year-old.

Roma are keen on Nicolò Tresoldi to back up Donyell Malen, should they part ways with Artem Dovbyk, who's being pursued by Genoa.

Roma Probe Talent to Deputize Malen, Genoa After Dovbyk

July 6, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Club Brugge, Fiorentina, Genoa, Italian Football, Lazio, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market

Roma are keen on Nicolò Tresoldi to back up Donyell Malen, should they part ways with Artem Dovbyk. Club Brugge request roughly €30M for him, bonuses included, but an investment in him can’t be ruled out. The 21-year-old was born in Cagliari but never played in Italy.

Report – Roma Weighing Player-Plus-Cash Bid for Moise Kean

May 24, 2026 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Fiorentina striker Moise Kean has emerged as a potential target for Roma ahead of the summer transfer window. According to Calciomercato, the Giallorossi are considering a player-plus-cash offer to sign the Italian center-forward.

Donyell Malen has been going like gangbusters since joining and will continue to lead the line, but Roma will also need a reliable deputy.

Roma Taking a Look at Some Future Malen Deputies

May 12, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market

Donyell Malen has been going like gangbusters since joining and will continue to lead the line for the foreseeable future, but Roma will also need a reliable deputy. Robinio Vaz is too raw, Evan Ferguson won’t be retained, and Artem Dovbyk is on his way out after missing months due to injury.

Gian Piero Gasperini obtained the reinforcements he wanted up front, as Roma added up front, but he wasn't completely satisfied.

Roma Still Splintered Internally During Busy January

February 4, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market One comment

Gian Piero Gasperini obtained the reinforcements he wanted up front, as Roma added Donyell Malen, Bryan Zaragoza, Robinio Vaz, and Lorenzo Venturino in January, but he let it be known that he wasn’t too pleased with the timing and somoe choices following the Udinese loss.

Roma eventually proceed in the outgoing direction after two additions, which might surprisingly involve even Paulo Dybala.

Dybala Could Be Part of Roma Offensive Revolution

January 16, 2026 Enrico Passarella Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Manchester United, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma have snatched Donyell Malen and Robinio Vaz and might not be done fortifying their attack, but they’ll eventually proceed in the outgoing direction as well, which might surprisingly involve even Paulo Dybala.

Napoli and Roma are poised to duke it out for some transfer market targets, but could also potentially concoct a trade down the line.

Napoli Taking a Look at Verona, Chelsea and Roma Stars

January 9, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Napoli and Roma are poised to duke it out for some transfer market targets, but could also potentially concoct a trade down the line. The two sides are both keen on Hellas Verona’s Giovane. However, Atalanta and Lazio are eyeing him too.

Coach Gian Piero Gasperini opted to remain silent following the Lecce win to avoid complaining about the lack of additions so far.

Tension Rising at Roma Over Delays on the Transfer Market

January 7, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Coach Gian Piero Gasperini opted to remain silent following the Lecce win to avoid complaining about the lack of additions so far. He’s set for a meeting with the owners, who have flown to Italy. The gaffer would have liked more swiftness and expected the early arrival of Raspadori.

The Juventus brass is in lockstep about trying to bring back Federico Chiesa. The early contacts with his camp were positive.

Juventus Serious About Chiesa, Seek Another Striker

January 6, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Liverpool, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

The Juventus brass is in lockstep about trying to bring back Federico Chiesa. The early contacts with his camp were positive, but they’ll have to wait before concretely negotiating with Liverpool, which need him for a couple of weeks.

Napoli exec Giovanni Manna stated that they could tweak their frontline in January, and a new signing will hinge on the future of Lucca.

Napoli Seeking a Precise Profile to Round Out Attack

January 1, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Napoli exec Giovanni Manna stated that they could tweak their frontline in January, and a potential new signing will hinge on the future of Lorenzo Lucca. The striker hasn’t clicked with Antonio Conte and has been severely outplayed by Rasmus Hojlund.

Roma are looking for a new home for Artem Dovbyk, who’s being pursued by Everton but would rather stay in Italy and favors Napoli and Milan.

Roma Misfit Dovbyk Linked to Milan, Como, and Napoli

December 30, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Como, everton, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma have sent their formal bids for Joshua Zirkzee and Giacomo Raspadori and are looking for a new home for Artem Dovbyk, who’s being pursued by Everton but would rather stay in Italy and favors Napoli and Milan.

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