AS Roma started the 2026-27 season with two consecutive 4-0 wins over Fiorentina and Lecce, leading Serie A with 6 points and a goal difference of +8. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side has shown a dominant start, fueled also by Donyell Malen, who already has five goals in two matches, which could be crucial for maintaining the top spot in the standings.
Why the Jamie Leweling transfer to AS Roma fell through
According to Sky Sport IT, Roma had reached a verbal agreement with Stuttgart for Jamie Leweling based on 35 million euros plus bonuses, after initially offering a loan fee of 5 million with conditional obligation. The player had nearly finalized the move with sporting director Tony D'Amico, but had a last-minute change of heart, choosing to stay in Germany despite Roma’s pressure until the market closed.
What happened with Crysencio Summerville and AS Roma
Also according to Sky Sport IT, before Leweling, Roma had strongly pursued Crysencio Summerville from West Ham, putting around 45 million euros on the table and reaching a basic agreement with the player. However, Al-Hilal launched a late bid of 70 million to the English club and a yearly wage of 15 million, convincing the Dutch winger to move to Saudi Arabia, leaving Roma without their primary target for the right-wing position, which could have been useful for improving the team's fixtures.
How the two 4-0 wins over Lecce and Fiorentina came about
As reported by www.chiesaditotti.com, AS Roma dominated Lecce in Matchday 2 of Serie A with a 4-0 victory, replicating the previous week’s result against Fiorentina. Donyell Malen was key with a brace that took him to five goals in two games, while the defense kept a clean sheet for the second straight match, contributing to the club’s best start to a season in recent memory and reducing the number of injuries in the squad.
What Gasperini said in the pre-Lecce press conference
According to www.asroma.com, Gian Piero Gasperini explained that the recent signing of Marten De Roon was completed in just 24-48 hours after his spell at Atalanta. He confirmed that Lorenzo Pellegrini and Devyne Rensch are the only absentees, with Rensch returning to full training on Tuesday and Pellegrini the following week, while the rest of the squad is available for the upcoming home clash against Atalanta.
The team will face Atalanta at home tomorrow, September 5, 2026, in a Matchday 3 Serie A fixture, aiming to maintain first place in the league and keep their defensive record intact, and to improve their stats.
