Tuttomercato reports on Cagliari's negotiations with Roma to acquire Marash Kumbulla. Cagliari is in talks with Roma to acquire Marash Kumbulla. Cagliari had previously targeted Kumbulla in past transfer windows but did not finalize a deal. This time, a permanent transfer could be possible. Roma wants to sell him outright, as his contract is nearing its end. Roma originally paid around 26 million euros for Kumbulla in 2021, and the remaining historical cost is 5 million euros, forming the basis of the negotiation. Gasperini has approved the possibility of a transfer.

Marash Kumbulla, an Albanian centre-back, after a positive season on loan at Espanyol, is not in the plans of Roma's new coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, for the 2025/2026 season. Cagliari has renewed their interest in Kumbulla, having previously targeted him in past transfer windows. This option has the approval of Gasperini. The 25-year-old's contract with Roma is valid until 2027 and his value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €7.5 million.