# Roma maintains perfect start amid squad depth concerns > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/serie-a-summer-transfer-market-activity > Updated: 2026-09-01T20:43:39.000Z. Sources: 429. Developments: 9. AS Roma continued their strong start to the 2026/27 Serie A campaign with a 4-0 victory over Lecce on August 31, following an opening 4-0 win against Fiorentina. Donyell Malen has established a historic scoring rate, reaching 19 goals in his first 20 appearances, a feat not seen in the league’s single-round robin era for nearly seventy years. While the team remains at the top of the standings with six points and zero goals conceded, concerns regarding squad depth persist. Following the Lecce match, sporting director Tony D’Amico addressed the club’s roster composition. While expressing satisfaction with the contract renewals of core players Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Bryan Cristante, and Gianluca Mancini—which helped reduce the total wage bill by approximately 20 million euros—D’Amico admitted the squad remains incomplete. He confirmed manager Gian Piero Gasperini’s assessment that the club requires a right-footed left winger and a backup for Wesley to manage the physical demands of the Champions League and Coppa Italia. D’Amico also noted the departure of Celik to Juventus. Additionally, the club’s recent recruitment strategy shows a shift toward South American talent, with the squad now featuring a record five Argentine players: Dybala, Matias Soulé, Castro, Molina, and Balerdi. To address identified gaps, the club is reportedly scouting free agents such as Wilfried Zaha and Krépin Diatta to bolster the roster for upcoming European competition. ## Claims - Matías Soulé scored the third goal in the 25th minute. (corroborated by 6 sources) - AS Roma defeated Fiorentina 4-0 in their Serie A season opener. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Donyell Malen scored a hat-trick. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Paulo Dybala provided three assists, one for each of Malen's goals. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Diego Moreira has signed a contract with AC Milan until June 30, 2031. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Lazio defeated Bologna 1-0 in their Serie A season opener. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Davide Frattesi scored the winning goal in the 59th minute. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Goalkeeper Christos Mandas made several key saves to maintain the lead. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Niccolò Pisilli scored the fourth goal for Roma. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Fiorentina lost 4-0 to Roma in their Serie A debut. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Roma defeated Lecce 4-0. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Donyell Malen scored two goals. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: Italian football clubs manage transfers and squad gaps Italian football clubs AS Roma and Lazio are managing squad transitions, with Roma seeking offensive reinforcements for Champions League play and Artistico joining Padova after a lengthy transfer process. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/as-roma-shows-early-strength-despite-squad-gaps ### 2026-08-30: Roma tops Serie A after 4-0 victory over Lecce Roma rose to the top of Serie A after a 4-0 win over Lecce, led by two goals from Donyell Malen. Atalanta also secured a victory, defeating Bologna 1-0 with a late goal from Lazar Samardzic. 172 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/roma-faces-lecce-in-serie-a-fixture-following-opening-wins ### 2026-08-25: AS Roma secures 4-0 win over Fiorentina with Lulli debut AS Roma defeated Fiorentina 4-0, featuring a standout 90-minute debut by youth prospect Emanuele Lulli and a dominant performance from Paulo Dybala. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emanuele-lulli-earns-praise-after-standout-as-roma-debut ### 2026-08-25: Fiorentina suffers 4-0 defeat to Roma in Serie A opener Fiorentina fell 4-0 to Roma in their Serie A debut. Midfielder Arthur Atta called for redemption ahead of their next match against Frosinone amid tactical scrutiny of manager Fabio Grosso. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fiorentina-suffers-4-0-defeat-to-roma-in-serie-a-opener ### 2026-08-25: AS Roma coach Gasperini calls for new signings to bolster squad AS Roma coach Gasperini praised his team's mentality but warned that more signings are needed to compete across multiple competitions. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/as-roma-coach-gasperini-calls-for-new-signings-to-bolster-squad ### 2026-08-25: AS Roma dominates Fiorentina 4-0 behind Malen hat-trick Donyell Malen scored a hat-trick, assisted by Paulo Dybala, to lead AS Roma to a 4-0 victory over Fiorentina, highlighting a potent offensive partnership that experts say could challenge for the title. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donyell-malen-scores-hat-trick-in-as-roma-victory ### 2026-08-23: AS Roma dominates Fiorentina 4-0 in Serie A opener AS Roma defeated Fiorentina 4-0 in their Serie A opener, fueled by a Donyell Malen hat-trick and three assists from Paulo Dybala. 245 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gian-piero-gasperini-seeks-further-transfers-for-as-roma ### 2026-08-21: AS Roma manager Gasperini discusses squad updates and market strategy AS Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini expressed satisfaction with recent signings and a reduced wage bill ahead of the Serie A opener against Fiorentina, despite a still incomplete squad. 49 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/as-roma-targets-porto-midfielder-rodrigo-mora ### 2026-08-20: AC Milan signs Diego Moreira from Strasbourg for up to €71m AC Milan has signed Belgian winger Diego Moreira from Strasbourg in a deal worth up to €71 million, securing the 22-year-old on a contract through 2031. 35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ac-milan-signs-diego-moreira-from-strasbourg-until-2031 --- Cite as: Roma maintains perfect start amid squad depth concerns. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/serie-a-summer-transfer-market-activity