Ajax pursue Dovbyk under Michel as wage and age concerns emerge

Roma have made initial contact with Chelsea over Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho, but a transfer remains complicated by the Blues' insistence on a permanent sale. Chelsea will not entertain a straight loan or loan with option to buy; the club is determined to secure a full fee from the 22-year-old's departure. Roma have valued Garnacho at approximately €40 million, with 10% of any transfer fee due to Manchester United under their original deal. Further talks between Roma and Chelsea are expected after the weekend. The pursuit reflects Roma's wider recruitment activity, though Garnacho has also attracted interest from Napoli and Como. Garnacho, a 2004-born player, spent time on holiday in the Italian capital and has expressed admiration for Roma's Paulo Dybala, adding a personal dimension to the club's interest.

Roma are accelerating their pursuit of Nicolò Tresoldi, the 2004-born Italian-German striker currently at Bruges, with the club identifying him as the ideal deputy to Donyell Malen. The move represents a strategic shift: Roma have decided to secure Tresoldi first rather than wait for Artem Dovbyk's departure, reversing their earlier plan to sell the Ukrainian forward before investing in attacking reinforcements. Bruges value Tresoldi at around 30 million euros, and Roma are moving decisively to outpace competition from Atlético Madrid. Tresoldi has impressed scouts with a combination of physicality and goalscoring instinct, earning recognition as one of Europe's most promising young talents. Dovbyk has endured a difficult season marked by injury problems and limited tactical compatibility with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, yet Roma now intend to manage his situation separately from their inbound transfer activity. The club's change in approach signals confidence in their ability to handle both the incoming move and Dovbyk's future in parallel.

Competition for Como winger Diao has intensified with Galatasaray entering the hunt. The Senegalese forward, a target for Roma following the collapse of their pursuit of Greenwood, is now being tracked by the Turkish club, who have tabled an opening proposal. According to Matteo Moretto, Galatasaray have submitted an offer structured as a paid loan with an obligation to buy. Roma remain in the market for a winger after missing out on Greenwood and have made their own enquiries, though Diao is not their primary target. The Giallorossi have conducted a survey on Chelsea's Garnacho, who is available for transfer. In addition to their winger search, Roma have identified Tresoldi as a potential backup option to Malen. The Diao negotiations are ongoing, but Roma's hierarchy appear to be prioritising alternative solutions to strengthen their attacking options.

Roma are accelerating their pursuit of Nicolò Tresoldi, the 2004-born Italian-German striker currently at Bruges, with the club identifying him as the ideal deputy to Donyell Malen. The move represents a strategic shift: Roma have decided to secure Tresoldi first rather than wait for Artem Dovbyk's departure, reversing their earlier plan to sell the Ukrainian forward before investing in attacking reinforcements. Bruges value Tresoldi at around 30 million euros, and Roma are moving decisively to outpace competition from Atlético Madrid. Tresoldi has impressed scouts with a combination of physicality and goalscoring instinct, earning recognition as one of Europe's most promising young talents. Dovbyk has endured a difficult season marked by injury problems and limited tactical compatibility with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, yet Roma now intend to manage his situation separately from their inbound transfer activity. The club's change in approach signals confidence in their ability to handle both the incoming move and Dovbyk's future in parallel.

Roma are working to strengthen their attack for Gian Piero Gasperini ahead of the new season, with Tony D'Amico shifting focus after the Mason Greenwood path closed. Alejandro Garnacho, the Chelsea winger, has emerged as a primary target and is a profile that interests the club significantly, though negotiations are complex. Chelsea are insisting on a permanent sale and have ruled out the loan formula Roma would prefer at this stage. Gasperini has explicitly requested reinforcements and his tactical setup calls for the arrival of two wingers and a deputy to Donyell Malen. The sale of Artem Dovbyk remains a key step to free up resources and squad space. Should the Ukrainian striker depart, Roma have already secured the approval of Nicolò Tresoldi from Bruges, who is ready to join the Giallorossi. Meanwhile, the club is completing a technical staff overhaul with new additions beyond already-announced arrivals Pilati (fitness coach), Del Vescovo (head of medical) and Sbravati (technical collaborator). Leonardo Carletti will join as match analyst and Mario De Tora as osteopath. Fan enthusiasm is running high: just two days after the subscription campaign opened, 16,000 supporters have already renewed their season ticket.

Roma have ended their pursuit of Mason Greenwood and are pushing ahead with three new attacking targets as Gian Piero Gasperini and Tony D'Amico reshape the squad ahead of the pre-season camp and with Champions League qualification as the priority. Alexandro Garnacho from Chelsea is under consideration, with Roma studying a loan with obligation to buy as the preferred structure. Diego Moreira of Strasbourg is also in the frame—a versatile forward who appeals to Gasperini—though his €50 million valuation complicates negotiations. Nicolò Tresoldi of Bruges is viewed more optimistically; Roma may move decisively for the Italian-German prospect regardless of whether Artem Dovbyk departs, consolidating an advantage over other international rivals already established in recent weeks. Roma's recruitment continues without urgency or panic, the club preferring patience over haste. On departures, no advanced talks exist for Matías Soulé, while Manu Koné remains focused on his international commitments. Internally, the club has exited two long-standing scouting figures, Roberto Vichi and Giammarco Migliorati, as part of the broader restructuring underway under the Friedkin Group ownership.

Roma are accelerating their pursuit of Nicolò Tresoldi, the 2004-born Italian-German striker currently at Bruges, with the club identifying him as the ideal deputy to Donyell Malen. The move represents a strategic shift: Roma have decided to secure Tresoldi first rather than wait for Artem Dovbyk's departure, reversing their earlier plan to sell the Ukrainian forward before investing in attacking reinforcements. Bruges value Tresoldi at around 30 million euros, and Roma are moving decisively to outpace competition from Atlético Madrid. Tresoldi has impressed scouts with a combination of physicality and goalscoring instinct, earning recognition as one of Europe's most promising young talents. Dovbyk has endured a difficult season marked by injury problems and limited tactical compatibility with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, yet Roma now intend to manage his situation separately from their inbound transfer activity. The club's change in approach signals confidence in their ability to handle both the incoming move and Dovbyk's future in parallel.

Competition for Como winger Diao has intensified with Galatasaray entering the hunt. The Senegalese forward, a target for Roma following the collapse of their pursuit of Greenwood, is now being tracked by the Turkish club, who have tabled an opening proposal. According to Matteo Moretto, Galatasaray have submitted an offer structured as a paid loan with an obligation to buy. Roma remain in the market for a winger after missing out on Greenwood and have made their own enquiries, though Diao is not their primary target. The Giallorossi have conducted a survey on Chelsea's Garnacho, who is available for transfer. In addition to their winger search, Roma have identified Tresoldi as a potential backup option to Malen. The Diao negotiations are ongoing, but Roma's hierarchy appear to be prioritising alternative solutions to strengthen their attacking options.

Radio commentators have weighed in on Roma's transfer activity ahead of the January window, with particular focus on midfielder Manu Koné and attacking targets. Marcacci told Radio Radio that Moreira is a player perfectly aligned with Gasperini's tactical approach, though his market value has risen following World Cup exposure. He also mentioned alternatives including Nusa, Garnacho, and Tresoldi, while noting that Mason Greenwood's wages are beyond reach for Italian clubs despite his Champions League absence with Fenerbahçe. Koné's situation appears more complex. According to Pes on TeleradioStereo, the midfielder's valuation has climbed from 40 million to 50 million euros, with Premier League clubs regarded as the likeliest destination. Pes stated: "The ambition of Koné seems clear: he wants to try something else." Ranieri, former manager, had previously indicated Gasperini was open to Koné's departure to finance attacking reinforcements, though the coach later cited available options including Malen and Wesley. Fidanza and Ciotti both expressed reluctance at losing Koné but acknowledged that if a sale occurs, it should not fall below 50 million euros and should strengthen the squad elsewhere. Ciotti suggested Koné might become a starter in the semi-final following his recent France performance, while Soulé's future depends on Gasperini's technical preference for alternative attacking profiles.