AS Roma faces transfer scrutiny and player departures

AS Roma faces ongoing scrutiny regarding its transfer market activity and squad depth. Former official Fabrizio Lucchesi noted that while the club is moving in the right direction under Gasperini’s technical project, the squad still lacks high-level champions to close the gap with competitors like Inter.

Critics have expressed dissatisfaction with recent spending, suggesting that the club has invested heavily in reserves rather than addressing primary positional gaps. Some commentators argued that recent acquisitions, such as certain defenders and backup strikers, do not sufficiently cover the team's needs.

In a personal development, striker Artem Dovbyk has moved to Bologna on loan following a difficult period at Roma. Dovbyk described his time in Rome as challenging, citing high pressure, lack of playing time, and a loss of enjoyment due to the club's internal changes and the intense scrutiny following missed opportunities.