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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.

Giacomo Raspadori is indeed returning to Serie A, but not at Roma or Napoli, which had been chasing after him lately, as Atalanta swooped in.

Atalanta Emerge Victorious in Raspadori Sweepstakes

January 14, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Giacomo Raspadori is indeed returning to Serie A, but not at Roma or Napoli, which had been chasing after him lately, as Atalanta swooped in and won the race with a decisive offer. The Nerazzurri prevailed for several reasons, chiefly because they proposed a permanent transfer.

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.

Lorenzo Lucca isn’t the only recent Napoli addition potentially on his way out, as Noa Lang could depart too in January.

Napoli Could Quickly Part Ways with Two Recent Newcomers

January 5, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Benfica, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Lazio, Napoli, Nottingham Forest, Porto, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lorenzo Lucca isn’t the only summer Napoli newcomer potentially on his way out in January, as Noa Lang could depart too. The winger hasn’t totally convinced Antonio Conte, despite a recent run of starts, and has some suitors in Turkey.

Roma are close to securing Giacomo Raspadori after sprinting in recent days, as other teams have started pursuing him as well.

Roma Maintain Their Pole Position to Sign Raspadori

January 2, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Lazio, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, West Ham

Roma are close to securing Giacomo Raspadori after sprinting in recent days, as other teams have started pursuing him as well. The Giallorossi have reached an agreement in principle with Atletico Madrid and will now proceed with his personal terms.

Roma are eager to put their hands on Joshua Zirkzee and Giacomo Raspadori, but, while they could indeed be on the move in January.

Roma Learn Perimeters of Zirkzee and Raspadori Deals

December 26, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester United, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma are eager to put their hands on Joshua Zirkzee and Giacomo Raspadori, but, while they could indeed be on the move in January, Manchester United and Atletico Madrid want to be remunerated appropriately. The Dutchman has put the Giallorossi at the top of his preferred destinations.

Gian Piero Gasperini wants Roma to revamp their attack in January, but they need to find a new home for their current strikers first.

Roma Offer Struggling Striker to Sunderland & West Ham

December 22, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, West Ham

Gian Piero Gasperini wants Roma to completely revamp their attack in January, but they need to find a new home for their current strikers first. While they could send Evan Ferguson back to Brighton early with some minor haggling, it’ll be more complicated to offload Artem Dovbyk.

Roma need to make room, so Leon Bailey and Kostas Tsimikas could be sent back to Aston Villa and Liverpool.

Liverpool and Aston Villa Loanees Set to Head Back Early

December 18, 2025 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Liverpool, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma are attempting to engineer a few transfers to fuel their Scudetto hopes, but they also need to make room, so Leon Bailey and Kostas Tsimikas could be sent back to Aston Villa and Liverpool, ending their loan spells prematurely. Neither has been convincing and managed to become regulars.

Roma tried to get an early lead in the race to sign Joshua Zirkzee, but Manchester United have no urgency in that regard.

Roma Strike Out in First Attempt to Snap Up Zirkzee

December 15, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester United, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma tried to get an early lead in the race to sign Joshua Zirkzee, but Manchester United have no urgency in that regard. Plus, their valuation of the player is robust even though he has struggled for the most part since moving to England.

Roma Tracking Atletico Madrid and Corinthians Strikers

December 5, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma aren’t so sure Manchester United will greenlight the departure of Joshua Zirkzee and are kicking the tires on more options to bolster the frontline, like Giacomo Raspadori and Yuri Alberto. Gian Piero Gasperini is a long-time admirer of the Italian forwards.

apoli bid farewell to Giacomo Raspadori, who headed to Atletico Madrid, and are contemplating bringing back Elijf Elmas.

Napoli Mull Reunion as Raspadori Transfers to Atleti

August 12, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, RB Leipzig, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Torino, Transfer Market

Napoli bid farewell to Giacomo Raspadori, who headed to Atletico Madrid, and are contemplating bringing back Elijf Elmas, who returned to RB Leipzig following a productive six-month spell at Torino. The Partenopei pocketed €22M, plus €4M add-ons.

Napoli continue to receive offers for Giacomo Raspadori, whose status hasn’t really changed despite a recent game-winning goal.

Italy Player Ratings vs Moldova: Prodigal Son Returns Home With a Bang

June 9, 2025 Marko Vrakela International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, World Cup

Out-of-sorts Italy got off the mark in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying with a scrappy 2-0 home victory over minnows Moldova. Departing manager Luciano Spalletti bowed out in style, even though Italy's performance in his farewell game flattered the deceive.

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