Matias Soule
Matias Soule
Matias Soule is now likely to leave AS Roma, with talk around Sunderland and Fulham growing.
A few weeks ago, Aston Villa were exploring the chance of signing the Argentine. At that point, Roma had to meet FFP demands and were in desperate need to sell. Even though the deadline to stay within financial parameters has passed, the versatile attacker could still leave.
Earlier this week, Sport Witness covered how the player is keen on a move to England. He has rejected moves to Saudi Arabia and is desperate to play in a European competition next season.
This means he’d prefer Sunderland over Fulham, with both clubs yet to make formal offers.
Now, there have been further developments around the player and it will come as good news for the English sides.
Agent now at work
Corriere dello Sport state Soule and Manu Kone are two possible candidates to leave Roma. The Frenchman’s price tag has gone up because of a good World Cup, Soule, however, didn’t make the Argentina squad.
According to the report, Soule has expressed doubts about his future to his Roma teammates. He has a feeling he could be sold this summer. That view is shared by his agent, and talks have been held between him and Giallorossi sporting director Tony D’Amico.
During these discussions, the Italian has been informed of interest from Sunderland and Fulham. They have made initial contact, with Roma now looking forward to receiving formal offers for Soule.
The newspaper states €35m is needed to sign the former Juventus talent. Without that, Roma are unlikely to sit at the negotiating table.
Our take: Ghisolfi holds the key
Fulham are keen on the attacker but Sunderland should still be the favourites. This isn’t just because of European qualification but due to Florent Ghisolfi’s presence at the Stadium of Light.
He saw the 23-year-old up close at Roma, also playing a big role in bringing him to the club from Juve. This was right after his impressive loan at Frosinone, where Soule was often the best player on the pitch.
Ghisolfi clearly knows how good he can be and also knows that he is well-experienced at a European level.
Chibuike Nwaiwu | Player agrees personal terms with Fulham ➡️ Arbeloa’s side ‘getting closer’, €30m needed https://t.co/SepahnwAZl #ffc #fulhamfc
— Sport Witness (@Sport_Witness) July 14, 2026