New Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco is keen to bring in five new faces ahead of the new Serie A season, while in-demand midfielder Radja Nainggolan will travel with the squad for a pre-season tour to the United States.
Nainggolan is reportedly a target for Premier League clubs Manchester United and Chelsea, with the Belgian potentially linking up with former Roma team-mate Antonio Rudiger, who completed his move to Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
"[Roma want] an alternative to Dzeko, two wingers, a left full-back and a central defender," former Sassuolo boss Di Francesco told Sky Sports Italy.
"In midfield we have the right players, so we need to look at the other areas. It's a great midfield and I'm happy to have them at my disposal.
"[Nainggolan] is a great player and one we want to have with us: it is my aim and that of the club and he will definitely be with us in the United States. I'm calm, the qualities he has are really important: he can play, he can tackle, he can attack and score goals. All qualities that a great midfielder needs to have."
Roma are still awaiting a decision from club icon Francesco Totti on whether he will return to take an off-the-field role or prolong his professional career with a move away from Serie A.
Tokyo Verdy club president Hideyuki Hanyu has made the 40-year-old midfielder an offer to join the J2 League side, but Di Francesco is hoping Totti instead opt to go back to Roma.
"He has to make a decision, he is a legend and should decide his own future," the coach said. "I know that Francesco can be a huge help to us and it will be a big bonus for us to have his wealth of knowledge with us.
"After being a player and a staff member, it is a great feeling to become the head coach of Roma. The warm welcome from everyone will help me take on this new challenge."
