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Milan have earmarked Santiago Castro amid their wide-ranging search for a new striker, and Massimiliano Allegri likes him a lot.

Report – Bologna Star Set to Join Roma

July 26, 2026 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market, Transfer Market Stories Leave a comment

Roma and Bologna have reportedly found an agreement over Santiago Castro’s transfer to the Stadio Olimpico. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Argentine forward is on the verge of joining the Giallorossi in a deal worth around €30 million.

Gian Piero Gasperini has started pulling his way on the transfer market and wish to keep all the Roma players currently on expiring contracts.

Report – Roma Superstar Set to Take Huge Pay Cut to Sign New Contract

May 31, 2026 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma star Paulo Dybala is reportedly close to penning a new contract at the Stadio Olimpico. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, La Joya is ready to take a substantial pay cut to secure a new two-year deal in Italy’s capital.

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

Report – Roma Pursuit of Atalanta Stalwart Suffers Major Blow

May 30, 2026 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Atalanta striker Gianluca Scamacca has emerged as one of Gian Piero Gasperini’s highest priorities for Roma this summer. However, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, the move is unlikely to materialize.

Serie A Preview: Hellas Verona vs Roma – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

May 22, 2026 Marko Vrakela Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Top-four hopefuls Roma head to Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi to face a relegated Hellas Verona in a must-win Serie A fixture. While the outcome of this game won’t change anything for the hosts, it could make all the difference in a tightly contested race for Champions League qualification.

Helping Teun Koopmeiners return to his Atalanta glory has been a priority for the various Juventus coaches, and Spalletti is trying too.

Report – Juventus Slap €60m Price Tag on Exit-Bound Midfielder

May 17, 2026 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Liverpool, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti has reportedly put Teun Koopmeiners on the chopping block after another disappointing season. According to Tuttosport via Sport Mediaset, the Turin giants are ready to cash in on the Dutch midfielder this summer.

Amid the Udinese debacle and injury concerns, Roma and José Mourinho are in a bind as it pertains to the defense.

Roma Player Ratings vs Lazio: Mancini Double Keeps UCL Dream Alive

May 17, 2026 Marko Vrakela Lazio, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Roma completed their first Serie A double over eternal rivals Lazio with a pivotal 2-0 win in Sunday's Derby della Capitale. As a result, the Giallorossi head into the final day of the season in the top four, boasting a two-point lead over Como and Juventus.

Serie A Preview: Roma vs Lazio – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

May 16, 2026 Marko Vrakela Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Stadio Olimpico forms the backdrop for a mouth-watering Serie A clash between eternal rivals Roma and Lazio. Sunday’s showdown marks the 164th top-flight edition of the famous Derby della Capitale, with more than just bragging rights at stake.

Tensions boiled over at Roma over the last couple of weeks, as consultant Claudio Ranieri and Gian Piero Gasperini traded verbal jabs.

Serie A Preview: Parma vs Roma – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

May 10, 2026 Marko Vrakela Italian Football, Parma, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Roma continue their pursuit of Champions League football as they travel to Stadio Ennio Tardini to face Parma on Sunday. Gian Piero Gasperini’s charges cannot afford a mistake in Emilia-Romagna if they’re to stay relevant in a fierce Serie A top-four race.

Roma Gaffer Attempting Retain All Their Veterans

May 6, 2026 Enrico Passarella Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market

Gian Piero Gasperini has started pulling his way on the transfer market after winning the power struggle with Claudio Ranieri, and if it were up to him, he’d re-up with all the Roma players currently on expiring contracts. That goes for Dybala, Pellegrini, but also Celik and El Shaarawy.

Serie A Preview: Roma vs Fiorentina – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

May 4, 2026 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

A place in next season’s Champions League is at stake for Roma as they face bottom-half Fiorentina in a must-win clash at Stadio Olimpico. Anything other than a win for the home side would likely spell disaster for their hopes of overtaking Juventus down the final stretch.

Serie A Preview: Bologna vs Roma – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

April 25, 2026 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Stadio Renato Dall’Ara is the venue as Bologna and Roma go head-to-head in an exciting Serie A showdown on Saturday evening. The home side’s chances of securing European qualification are waning quickly, and anything other than three points here would likely end their pursuit of a top-six finish.

Roma governors Dan and Ryan Friedkin tried to find common ground between Gian Piero Gasperini and Claudio Ranieri, but couldn’t.

Ranieri Leaving Roma Following Rift with Gasperini

April 24, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market

Roma governors Dan and Ryan Friedkin tried to find common ground between Gian Piero Gasperini and Claudio Ranieri for about a week, but they ultimately couldn’t, and the senior consultant is on his way out. The former coach ironed out the legal and economic details of his exit.

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