According to Tuttomercato, Roma's management continues to follow Mastantuono of Real Madrid. The plan would be to obtain the player on loan with an option to buy and a counter-option. The operation is described as complex and is likely to become active only in the second half of August.

Tuttomercato reports that Real Madrid is finalizing a loan for Franco Mastantuono, adding that the player was not included in the squad for a friendly against Fiorentina for transfer market reasons. Roma is among the clubs that are following the player. The main issue concerns the deal's formula; Real Madrid wants a simple loan, whereas interested clubs prefer a different arrangement. Franco Mastantuono is described as being increasingly likely to change clubs.

Roma is following Franco Mastantuono to strengthen their attack, and the club's sporting director Tony D'Amico traveled to Madrid for a series of confidential meetings. According to Corriere della Sera, Roma is not considering a simple loan. The club's management requests that at least a purchase option be included in the deal, potentially accompanied by a buy-back option for Real Madrid. This formula would allow Roma to invest in Franco Mastantuono without giving up future prospects.

Matteo Moretto reported via his X profile that Real Madrid prefers to loan Franco Mastantuono to a European club and not to River Plate. It is also reported that there have been initial contacts with Roma regarding Franco Mastantuono.