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Roma are off to a blistering start in Serie A, and the hierarchy couldn’t be happier with having chosen Gian Piero Gasperini.

Roma Devise a Precise Plan for the January Window

November 26, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma are off to a blistering start in Serie A, and the hierarchy couldn’t be happier with having chosen Gian Piero Gasperini. They were hopeful but didn’t think they’d be in the mix for the Scudetto right away. They are ready to fuel their ambitions with a pair of select January additions.

Manu Koné has continued to grow after a rocky summer during which Inter tried to lure him away from Roma and has some big fans in France.

Koné Expected to Stay Loyal to Roma Despite Interest

November 24, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Marseille, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Manu Koné has continued to grow after a rocky summer during which Inter tried to lure him away from Roma and has some big fans in his home country, but he’s set to stay in January to help the Giallorossi’s Scudetto quest.

Inter director Piero Ausilio disclosed how things unfolded regarding the main negotiations involving his side in an interview.

Inter Exec Spills the Beans on a Few Crucial Affairs

October 17, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Inter director Piero Ausilio disclosed how things unfolded in the main negotiations involving his side during the summer in an interview: “We tackled the coaching change only from June 1st. We hoped Simone Inzaghi would stay until the last moment."

Roma resisted the temptation of cashing in on Manu Koné last summer, but they are bracing for a possible large bid from PSG.

Roma Wary of PSG Seriously Going After Koné Next Summer

October 13, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma resisted the temptation of cashing in on Manu Koné last summer, when Inter in particular attempted to lure him away, but they’ll face further threats in the near future, and PSG in particular is keeping an eye on him. The midfielder has excelled with France too.

Inter tried to sign Manu Koné from Roma with a blitz last summer but came up empty-handed, as ownership intervened.

Inter to Try to Take Advantage of Roma Financial Woes

September 11, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Inter tried to sign Manu Koné from Roma with a blitz last summer but came up empty-handed, partially because of the protests of the Giallorossi faithful. The capital club initially seemed open, but then ownership intervened and nipped it in the bud.

Inter have formally informed the Ademola Lookman camp and Atalanta that they are abandoning their lengthy pursuit.

Inter Call Off Lookman Pursuit to Focus on Other Roles

August 19, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter have informed the Ademola Lookman camp and Atalanta that they are abandoning their lengthy pursuit. Perhaps not coincidentally, the player has returned to Italy on Tuesday. The attacker has resumed training on his own and will face discipline.

Inter have agreed to sell Nicola Zalewski to Atalanta, while Bologna are making strides to acquire Kristjan Asllani.

Inter Close to Completing a Couple of Sales

August 18, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Inter are set to bid farewell to two fringe contributors, as they have agreed to sell Nicola Zalewski to Atalanta, while Bologna are making strides to acquire Kristjan Asllani. La Dea zeroed in on the Pole after getting rebuffed by Fiorentina for Robin Gosens.

It’s been about a month since Inter suddenly decided to go all-in on Ademola Lookman, but the war of attrition continues.

It May Be Time for Inter to Step Away from Lookman Chase

August 15, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

It’s been about a month since Inter suddenly decided to go all-in on Ademola Lookman. Despite the suitors’ best intentions to close the deal in a hurry and not turn into a war of attrition, that’s exactly what happened. After all, there’s no reason why Atalanta should make things easier for them.

Manu Koné is having a respectable maiden Serie A campaign, and Roma plot to resist the temptation of turning a quick profit on him.

Roma Star Credits Ranieri for Breakout Season Ahead of Permanent Move

May 3, 2025 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Roma ace thanked manager Claudio Ranieri for helping him establish himself as one of the best midfielders in Serie A this season. Speaking to Sky Sport via Calciomercato, the Borussia Monchengladbach loanee hailed the veteran coach's influence on his rise to prominence at the Stadio Olimpico.

Roma Ready to Quickly Rebuff PSG Advances for Koné

April 24, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Manu Koné is having a respectable maiden Serie A campaign, and Roma plot to resist the temptation of turning a quick profit on him. His valuation has quickly doubled, and a few teams, in particular PSG, are keeping tabs on him.

Niccolò Pisilli and Mario Hermoso addressed the ongoing crisis at Roma and the recent hiring of Claudio Ranieri after the loss to Napoli.

Roma Starlet Fulfills Childhood Dream in Lecce Thrashing

December 8, 2024 Marko Vrakela Lecce, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Homegrown Roma starlet Niccolo Pisilli came off the bench to score his second Serie A goal this season in a 4-1 thumping of Lecce. Claudio Ranieri posted his first victory since returning to the Stadio Olimpico for the third time following a three-match winless start.

Roma Player Ratings vs Fiorentina: Self-Destructive Giallorossi Demolished in Tuscany

October 27, 2024 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Free-scoring Fiorentina dismantled a disjointed Roma side 5-1 in Sunday's one-sided Serie A encounter at Stadio Artemio Franchi. Raffaele Palladino's men fired on all cylinders to inflict the visitors’ first away league defeat this season.

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