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Napoli have long secured a UEFA Champions League berth, which gives them the freedom to start planning for the future.

Napoli Going After Benfica Star, Rival Roma for Talent

April 9, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Benfica, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli have long secured a UEFA Champions League berth, which gives them the freedom to start planning for the future, and, whether or not Antonio Conte will still be with them, the management is looking for some youngsters to shore up the squad.

Roma have been losing ground in the UEFA Champions League race for a few months, with Gian Piero Gasperini coming under scrutiny.

Roma Higher-Ups Siding with Coach over Players amid Dip

April 9, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma have been leaking oil and losing ground in the UEFA Champions League race for a few months, with Gian Piero Gasperini coming under scrutiny, as, despite a strong start, the Giallorossi are now on par with their usual point tallies. However, the owners have decided to shield the gaffer this time out

The future of Paulo Dybala isn’t yet completely decided, but Roma have set sights on another option, Sergio Arribas, to succeed him.

Roma Shortlist Another Potential Heir to Dybala

April 7, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

The future of Paulo Dybala isn’t yet completely decided, but Roma have started keeping tabs on a few attackers to potentially replace him, and they are keen on Sergio Arribas. The Giallorossi hierarchy is split on what to do with La Joya, as Gasperini would like to keep him.

Roma will likely have to sell one of their cornerstones by the end of June, but Mile Svilar is at the bottom of the list.

Roma to Do What They Can to Keep Hold of Touted Goalie

April 6, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma will likely have to sell one of their cornerstones by the end of June for financial purposes, but Mile Svilar is at the bottom of the list for their management, even though he has plenty of suitors, and they got him for free a few years back.

Inter will be without their captain and leading scorer Lautaro Martinez in a key stretch of the season due to a calf injury.

Inter Player Ratings vs Roma: Lautaro Unstoppable on Return

April 5, 2026 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026 Leave a comment

Runaway Serie A leaders Inter thumped top-four hopefuls Roma in a one-sided affair at San Siro on Sunday night. Cristian Chivu’s side ran riot in their first league outing after the international break, securing a superb 5-2 victory over familiar foes.

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

April 5, 2026 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026 Leave a comment

Stadio San Siro sets the stage for a mouth-watering Easter Sunday showdown between Serie A pacesetters Inter and top-four hopefuls Roma. A record-equaling 186th meeting between the two sides promises plenty of drama, with both clubs desperate for points to boost their respective ambitions.

Roma were already keeping tabs on Kerim Alajbegovic, and his stellar performance against Italy further enticed them to try to sign him.

Roma Take an Interest in Bayer Leverkusen Starlet

April 3, 2026 Enrico Passarella Bayer Leverkusen, Boca Juniors, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Feyenoord, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma were already keeping tabs on Kerim Alajbegovic, and his stellar performance against Italy further enticed them to try to sign him in the summer. The 18-year-old is currently at RB Salzburg, but Bayer Leverkusen exercised their €8M buy-back clause.

Inter are keen on extending the contract of Carlos Augusto, but he's biding time, and Roma are monitoring the situation.

Roma Among Sides Attached to Unhappy Inter Defender

March 31, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter are keen on extending the contract of Carlos Augusto, but he’s biding his time, as he’s not particularly thrilled with his current situation, as he’s playing less due to Federico Dimarco’s terrific season, and he’s been proposed by his agent to Atalanta, Juventus, and especially Roma.

Mohamed Salah has been linked with a reunion with Roma, while Juventus have been after Sandro Tonali, but both pursuits are arduous.

Salah and Tonali Improbable Targets for Serie A Teams

March 30, 2026 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Premier League, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Mohamed Salah has been linked with a reunion with Roma after announcing his departure from Liverpool, while Juventus have been after Sandro Tonali for years. However, neither of the two Premier League stars is likely to return to Serie A for economic reasons.

Roma are set for a busy and complex summer, and the club’s ambitions remain sky high, but they are also in a difficult financial spot

Roma Examining Midfielders Ahead of Likely Big Exit

March 30, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Venezia Leave a comment

Roma are set for a busy and complex summer, and the club’s ambitions remain sky high, but they are also in a difficult financial spot, considering a previous settlement agreement with UEFA, and some stingier FIGC rules, which will likely to lead to at least one substantial departure.

Julian Brandt will leave Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer, and Roma have entered the race to sign him.

Roma to Try to Reunite Stellar Borussia Dortmund Duo

March 27, 2026 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Calciomercato, Como, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Julian Brandt will leave Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer, and Roma have entered the race to sign him. The Giallorossi have had a few contacts with Francesco Randazzo, who represents the player in Italy. Juventus and Como are lurking, but the capital club has been more active so far.

The downturn in form and the early Europa League elimination is causing some friction between Gasperini and the Roma hierarchy.

Roma and Coach Gasperini About to Be at a Crossroads

March 25, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market One comment

After leading the race to fourth place for most of the season, Roma are now trailing Como, and got eliminated early from the UEFA Europa League at the hands of Bologna, which causing some friction between Gian Piero Gasperini and the hierarchy that will have to be solved to stay the course.

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