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Alessio Cacciamani to Roma

Quiet since 9 August 2026. Last report: Fabrizio Romano. Probability when it went quiet: 11%.

Roma are circling back for Alessio Cacciamani, and this time with intent to actually close the gap. Fabrizio Romano reports that Roma plan to try another bid next week, with Torino president Cairo keen to keep hold of his young midfielder. Gianluca Di Marzio goes further, saying a revised Roma offer is ready to land between today and tomorrow. That marks a shift from early August, when the same reporter had Torino demanding at least €20m and the two clubs described as far apart. The fee now being discussed sits between €11m and €14m, still short of that asking price but clearly closer than it was. The reporting here is about as strong as it gets on an unresolved rumour. Romano, rated 87 for credibility, and Di Marzio, rated 88, are both naming Roma directly and describing concrete next steps rather than vague interest. Di Marzio has tracked this from the first Torino demand through to the planned meeting between the clubs and now the promised new bid. Two well regarded voices telling the same story in the same week is about as good as sourcing gets before terms are actually agreed. The chance of this getting done looks decent rather than certain. Torino's Cairo wants to keep Cacciamani, which gives Roma no easy route, but the fact Roma are preparing a second bid so soon after being rebuffed suggests real appetite. The gap between €20m and the €11m to €14m range being floated is the main obstacle. If Roma raise their offer close to what Torino will accept, this moves quickly; if Cairo digs in, it drags. Roma have paid in this bracket before. They gave Basaksehir €14m for a s

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