Roma tracking Paixao as attacking reinforcement; Marseille connection noted

Genoa is confident about completing the permanent acquisition of Tommaso Baldanzi from AS Roma, with the club awaiting the arrival of director D'Amico to finalize the deal. The buyout clause is set at €10 million, and Baldanzi is considered a priority for the Rossoblu. New contacts are expected in the coming days regarding the transaction. Baldanzi arrived at Roma in January 2024 but failed to establish himself as a regular starter. Under coach Gasperini, he saw limited playing time and scored just once in six months—a goal against Juventus in December. His departure represents part of Roma's broader transfer strategy to meet financial obligations. The club must generate nearly €60 million in player sales by June 30 and has already confirmed departures including Saud to Lens and Sangaré to Elche. The Baldanzi sale is independent of midfielder Venturino's expected return to Genoa, though Como has also shown interest in that player. Roma's priority target to strengthen the attack is reportedly Mason Greenwood, with alternative options including Summerville, Tzolis, Sauer, and Pepê under consideration. Baldanzi's exit clears space in the squad as the club reshapes its forward line ahead of the new season.

Fenerbahce has intensified its bid to sign Mason Greenwood by holding a meeting with the English forward in England, according to reports from Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu. The Turkish club's executives attempted to reach an agreement with Greenwood during the encounter, with the goal of accelerating negotiations with Marseille before Roma can make a formal offer. Roma has not yet tabled a proposal for the 2001-born winger, but faces mounting competition as other clubs seek to hijack the deal. The transfer race for Greenwood is becoming increasingly complicated for the Giallorossi. Fenerbahce's aggressive approach has forced Roma to consider a counter-move in their efforts to convince Greenwood to join the club. Roma is expected to announce D'Amico soon, as part of broader summer recruitment plans. When asked about Greenwood, head coach Gian Piero Gasperini declined to discuss transfer matters. He said: "Greenwood? No, escono tanti nomi adesso. Parlo solo dei giocatori della Roma" ("No, many names are coming out now. I only speak about Roma's players").

AS Roma is tracking multiple attacking targets in the transfer market, including Brazilian winger Paixao alongside earlier reported interest in Greenwood. An announcement regarding D'Amico is expected imminently. Meanwhile, the club has officially confirmed the departure of player Saud, completing an outgoing transfer. Roma continues its active recruitment strategy as the window progresses, evaluating options to strengthen the squad's attacking depth.