David De Gea’s Fiorentina will play Manchester United at Old Trafford on August 9, while Roma expand their Everton friendly event now set for the same day.

Frederic Massara is set to be appointed as the new Roma sporting director after Florent Ghisolfi’s exit. Former Milan director Massara is ready to return to Serie A after a one-year spell at Rennes.

Team gathering, preparation, pre-season training and friendly matches: Roma’s summer, with Gian Piero Gasperini as coach, is starting to take shape.