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Mason Greenwood has made clear his preference to join AS Roma and is not entertaining offers from rival clubs. Recent contact has taken place between the English attacker and head coach Gasperini, with Greenwood reiterating his desire to play for the Giallorossi. Roma has already agreed personal terms with the player on wages, positioning themselves to move decisively against competing suitors. However, Roma's ability to complete the signing faces a critical constraint. The club must sell players before finalizing Greenwood's arrival, as sales are tied to resolving the settlement agreement with UEFA. The coming two weeks are described as decisive for Roma's transfer business both in and out, with a deadline of 30 June looming. Gasperini and the club are keen to bring Greenwood in as their first major signing of the summer window. Greenwood is waiting to begin his time in yellow and red, and Roma's priority is to accelerate outgoings to unlock the resources needed for the transfer.

Roma is actively searching for defensive reinforcements, particularly on the left flank, with Matteo Ruggeri of Atletico Madrid emerging as a target. The 2002-born Italian full-back, a former Atalanta player, is valued at a minimum of 20 million euros by the Spanish club. Despite positive relations with Roma head coach Gasperini, Ruggeri reportedly prefers to remain at Atletico Madrid under manager Simeone, making any deal complex. Juventus has also entered the pursuit for Ruggeri as a potential replacement for Juan Cambiaso, whose departure to Chelsea appears increasingly likely. The Turin club is demanding at least 40 million euros from Chelsea for Cambiaso, with plans to reinvest those funds in acquiring Ruggeri. Meanwhile, Roma continues to explore other left-back options, including Angeliño, who is also being tracked by Real Betis. Roma's new CEO Carnevali is also examining alternatives such as Spence of Tottenham and Emerson Palmieri. Roma's pursuit of Ruggeri faces significant obstacles given his stated preference to remain in Madrid, and the competitive interest from Juventus in the same market window adds further complexity to potential negotiations.

Roma has received a proposal to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea on a loan deal with a purchase option. The Argentine forward, who spent last season at Chelsea after joining from Manchester United, has fallen out with much of the club's squad and Chelsea are actively seeking buyers. Garnacho is reportedly available after Chelsea spent €46 million to acquire him just over a year ago and now aim to offload him, having also offered him to Juventus and AC Milan among other clubs. Head coach Gasperini is reportedly considering pairing Garnacho with Mason Greenwood as part of an attacking overhaul. Roma's pursuit of Greenwood from Marseille is expected to cost approximately €45–50 million. A loan move for Garnacho on the left flank would represent a lower-cost option alongside the heavier investment in Greenwood. However, Chelsea are expected to demand a substantial purchase option—reportedly around €35 million—reflecting their original outlay for the player. The Summerville deal from West Ham fell through due to high financial demands from both the club and the player, prompting Roma to explore alternative attacking reinforcements.