Pressure is mounting at the Stadio Olimpico following a turbulent period for AS Roma. A crushing 5-2 defeat to Inter Milan has left the Giallorossi in sixth place, four crucial points adrift of the Champions League spots, casting a shadow over the club's immediate future.

According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, this poor run of form—three losses in the last five Serie A matches—has placed coach Gian Piero Gasperini firmly under the microscope. His position is now reportedly dependent on results in the final stretch of the season as the club desperately seeks a top-four finish.

The scrutiny isn't limited to the touchline. In a significant shift in strategy, the club has reportedly put contract talks with five key players on hold. This group includes defensive stalwarts Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante, whose deals run until 2027, suggesting Roma are taking a hard look at their entire squad composition for next season.

The situation is even more urgent for three other stars. Talks with Paulo Dybala, Zeki Celik, and Stephan El Shaarawy are also paused, with all three out of contract this summer and potentially heading for the exit. While there have been preliminary discussions with captain Lorenzo Pellegrini’s representatives, a resolution appears distant.

This period of uncertainty presents a major challenge for the club. With the season's objectives on the line and the summer transfer window looming, every decision made in Rome's front office will be pivotal in shaping the team's identity and ambitions for the campaign ahead.