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Giuseppe Riso addressed some of his clients who were in the news on deadline day. Sandro Tonali was linked with a late move to Arsenal.

Agent Discusses Tonali Rumours, Frattesi, and Roma Pair

February 3, 2026 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Newcastle United, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market One comment

Giuseppe Riso addressed some of his high-profile clients who were in the news on deadline day. Sandro Tonali was linked with a late move to Arsenal, which didn’t come to fruition and was eventually rubbished: "“Newcastle United didn’t want to lose him in January."

Italy were depleted to begin with ahead of the matches against Estonia and Israel and lost two more men during the weekend.

Italy Without a Few Stars for Key World Cup Qualifiers

October 6, 2025 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, World Cup

Italy were depleted to begin with ahead of the matches against Estonia and Israel and lost two more men during the weekend. Gennaro Gattuso had very few decisions to make and was forced to select a significantly altered squad compared to the previous call-ups.

Juventus and Roma pondered a swap between Weston McKennie and Bryan Cristante, but it doesn’t have legs, at least for the time being.

Rumored Swap Between Juventus and Roma Grinds to a Halt

July 29, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market One comment

Juventus and Roma pondered a swap between Weston McKennie and Bryan Cristante, but it doesn’t have legs, at least for the time being. The impetus came from the Bianconeri, which have another tricky contractual situation on their hands. His deal is up in a year.

Lorenzo Pellegrini suffered a serious thigh injury right before the Atalanta game, and more tests have suggested to get it fixed.

Roma Mainstay Set for Surgery amid Uncertain Future

May 15, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Como, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Lorenzo Pellegrini suffered a serious thigh injury right before the Atalanta game, and more tests on it suggested that only surgery would ensure a full recovery without relapses or chronic inflammation down the road.

Despite a strong attempt by Bayer Leverkusen and being on the radar of a couple of top teams, Cesc Fabregas is expected to stay at Como.

Fabregas to Continue at Como and More Coaching News

May 14, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Como, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Despite a strong attempt by Bayer Leverkusen and being on the radar of a couple of top teams, Cesc Fabregas is expected to stay on the Como bench out of loyalty, as he’s under contract until 2028. He's highly influential on the transfer market.

Bryan Cristante has some important suitors and is clamoring for an extension, but Roma plan for him to be part of the squad next season.

Galatasaray Make Inquiry About Roma Castaway

February 2, 2025 Marko Vrakela Galatasaray, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Turkish giants Galatasaray have recently inquired about Roma outcast Bryan Cristante, previously linked with Inter. Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claims the Super Lig title favorites intend to add the former Milan midfielder to their ranks this winter.

Francesco Acerbi is back on the mend due to the consequences of a lingering thigh injury, denting the Inter defensive rotation.

Inter Reconsider Roma Makeweights in Frattesi Deal

January 22, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Francesco Acerbi is back on the mend due to the consequences of a lingering thigh injury, denting the Inter defensive rotation. The Nerazzurri will take a look at Nicola Zalewski to address the situation and potentially replace Tajon Buchanan.

Fiorentina Aim to Onboard Roma Fringe Midfielder This Winter

January 18, 2025 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market One comment

Serie A top-six hopefuls Fiorentina have reportedly made inquiries about out-of-favor Roma midfielder Bryan Cristante. According to Italian transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio, Raffaele Palladino's side could soon launch a formal bid for the 29-year-old.

Inter were hopeful for an uneventful January window, but the Davide Frattesi situation has thrown a wrench in their plans. The management is getting fed up.

Inter Pose Steep Conditions to Part Ways with Frattesi

January 10, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter were hopeful for an uneventful January window, but the Davide Frattesi situation has thrown a wrench in their plans. The management is getting fed up with the matter to the point that they could nip the problem in the bud and greenlight his sale.

Roma are satisfied with what Alexis Saelemaekers has given them so far and are preparing the strategy to retain him from Milan.

Roma Examining Ways to Keep Ahold of Saelemaekers

January 8, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma are satisfied with what Alexis Saelemaekers has given them so far and are preparing the strategy to retain him from Milan. He joined them in a simple loan, with Tammy Abraham going the other way around.

Alexis Saelemaekers has been one of the driving forces of the recent return to form by Roma after returning from injury, but he joined on a straight loan.

Roma Considering Swap Bid to Retain High-Performing Milan Loanee

December 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma and Milan could meet again at the negotiating table this winter to discuss Alexis Saelemaekers' future at the Stadio Olimpico. According to Calciomercato, Claudio Ranieri's charges are willing to offer Bryan Cristante as a makeweight in a deal to sign the Belgian winger permanently.

Federico Balzaretti will soon formally return to Roma as an exec and said his piece about the future of Paulo Dybala amid the Galatasaray chatter.

Roma Official Talks Dybala, Club Working on Other Roles

December 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Calciomercato, everton, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Federico Balzaretti will soon formally return to Roma as an exec, helping out with the scouting and serving as the loan manager. He had covered such a role after hanging his cleats in 2015. He discussed Dybala, while the brass plots another overhaul.

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