As the summer transfer window approaches, AS Roma finds itself at a critical crossroads. With the imminent departure of sporting director Massara, the club is actively searching for a new leader to guide their transfer strategy—and that means both incoming and outgoing moves are firmly on the table.

The financial realities of modern football are never far from the conversation. For Roma to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations, it's increasingly likely that at least one key player will need to be "sacrificed" this summer. Among those drawing significant interest is Argentine winger Matías Soulé, who arrived from Juventus two seasons ago and has caught the eye of Unai Emery's Aston Villa.

According to reports from SiamoLaRoma.it, Villa have yet to submit a formal offer. Instead, they're playing a patient game, waiting for Roma to clarify their sporting director situation before making their move. So far, the Birmingham club has only engaged in exploratory contacts, but the interest is real.

Soulé isn't the only one on the radar. He, along with fellow talent Koné, is highly regarded by Atalanta's Gian Piero Gasperini. However, the Mar del Plata-born star is not considered unsellable—a reality that reflects the delicate balance between ambition and financial necessity.

For Gasperini, the preference is clear: keep as many players as possible at Trigoria. He firmly believes the squad needs strengthening, not a complete rebuild. Yet, as every fan knows, the market has a way of dictating its own terms. With a new sporting director on the horizon, Roma's summer promises to be one of tough decisions and strategic moves.