Gasperini puts Ndoye and Lang on hold as Roma pursues elite targets

Roma are actively working on two primary attacking targets as head coach Gian Piero Gasperini prioritises strengthening the forward line. Diego Moreira and Alejandro Garnacho are the club's main focuses, with the Giallorossi also monitoring Tresoldi as a secondary option. The club is preparing 35 million euros for a potential deal. Simultaneously, Roma expect imminent announcements regarding contract renewals for Çelik, Dybala, and Mancini, though Lorenzo Pellegrini's extension remains under discussion. On the departures front, Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Koné, while Genoa continues to pursue Dovbyk.

Gian Piero Gasperini has laid down clear instructions to Roma's leadership for the summer transfer window: the club will pursue only top-tier signings capable of making an immediate impact. The head coach has rejected a strategy built on lower-profile alternatives or gambles, insisting instead on profiles of genuine world-class standing. This directive explains why Roma has frozen negotiations over Dan Ndoye and Noa Lang, both players proposed to the Giallorossi. Although both are valued footballers, the club has decided to shelve talks with them to preserve budget and concentrate all economic and diplomatic resources on priority targets. Gasperini's stance reflects a determination to raise the standard of Roma's attack by signing only players considered worthy of first-tier status, with no room for second-tier options.

AS Roma are actively pursuing two forward targets: Alejandro Garnacho and Diego Moreira. According to transfer analyst Fabrizio Romano, Garnacho is available to leave Chelsea, though the Blues are demanding a permanent deal or guaranteed obligation rather than a loan. Roma have approached intermediaries to explore a loan with a purchase option, but Chelsea have rejected that structure. Garnacho has signalled his willingness to join Roma, with Romano stating: "Garnacho however has made it known that he has a real desire to say yes to Roma, it is more than an opening. He can play Champions League, the approval is total and now it depends on the clubs. But the Giallorossi are working on it." The separate pursuit of Moreira from Strasbourg represents a more complex negotiation. Roma have informed Strasbourg they are prepared to spend more than €35 million for the Brazilian, insisting on a permanent transfer rather than a loan. However, Strasbourg's asking price remains significantly higher, creating a substantial gap between the two clubs' valuations. Romano emphasised: "The word loan should be completely forgotten, so we are talking about a definitive deal. At the moment the French are starting from an even higher request, there is a very wide gap." Both operations are being pursued simultaneously and are not mutually exclusive at this stage.

Roma are moving decisively in the transfer market to provide head coach Gian Piero Gasperini with reinforcements for the new season. Directore sportivo D'Amico is working on three primary targets approved by the technical staff after the Greenwood deal fell through: Alejandro Garnacho, Diego Moreira, and Nicolò Tresoldi. For the attacking flank, Garnacho remains Roma's first choice. Contacts with Chelsea continue and an update is expected immediately after the weekend. The English club are open to selling but have ruled out a loan or loan-with-option deal, valuing the Argentine-passport Spanish winger at approximately €40 million (with 10 per cent due to Manchester United). Roma hope Chelsea will soften their stance. In parallel, talks with Strasbourg over left winger Moreira have intensified; D'Amico tracked him from his Verona days and wanted to bring him to Bergamo last season. Strasbourg are asking €40 million, but Roma aim to reduce that figure, banking on Moreira's strong desire to join the club and a tripled salary. For the vice-Malen role, Tresoldi has given his full approval, but Club Brugge present the main obstacle, valuing their prospect at no less than €30 million. Atlético Madrid and Ajax are also competing for him. Beyond new arrivals, Roma are focused on securing key squad players. After Çelik and Dybala's renewals, the club are close to finalising deals with Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante. A gap remains with captain Lorenzo Pellegrini over contract length—he is requesting a three-year deal—and wages, though both parties wish to continue together.

Roma are pursuing Bruges striker Nicolò Tresoldi as they look to strengthen their attacking department. The 2004-born centre-forward, valued at approximately €30 million by the Belgian club, is viewed by Roma's management as the ideal profile to complement Donyell Malen in the forward line. The club's strategy has shifted: Roma plan to attempt closing the deal without waiting for Artem Dovbyk's departure first. However, convincing Bruges remains a significant obstacle. Alejandro Garnacho has been offered to Roma in recent weeks, but the club would only consider the move on a loan basis, whereas Chelsea continues to pursue an outright purchase. A potential Roma move for Garnacho could only materialise later in the transfer window if the operation's terms change. Separately, Roma's season-ticket campaign has made a strong start, with 18,000 renewals already signed in the first three days. The renewal phase for existing holders runs until 23 July, with the waiting-list phase opening from 27 July. Midfielder Bryan Cristante has spoken positively about working under Gian Piero Gasperini. In an interview with Sportweek, he praised the coach's attacking approach, saying: "You run a lot, but you enjoy yourself. You understand immediately what he wants from you." Cristante also reflected on the Derby della Capitale's significance: "When I arrived at Roma they told me it was the most important match. It goes beyond three points."

Ajax have made a move for Artem Dovbyk after Roma began working on the striker's departure. Michel, the Ajax head coach who previously managed Dovbyk at Girona when the Ukrainian won the Pichicki award, has recommended the 29-year-old to the Dutch club. Roma have been seeking to offload the forward while monitoring alternatives for the role of back-up to Donyell Malen. A Spanish transfer option had been discussed, but Michel's intervention could redirect Dovbyk's future. Two significant obstacles may derail a deal: Ajax regard his wages as prohibitively high, and his age of 29 presents complications for any future resale value from the Dutch club's perspective. The structure of any agreement could prove flexible—Roma might facilitate the move by offering Dovbyk on loan while subsidising part of his salary.

Roma are actively working on two primary attacking targets as head coach Gian Piero Gasperini prioritises strengthening the forward line. Diego Moreira and Alejandro Garnacho are the club's main focuses, with the Giallorossi also monitoring Tresoldi as a secondary option. The club is preparing 35 million euros for a potential deal. Simultaneously, Roma expect imminent announcements regarding contract renewals for Çelik, Dybala, and Mancini, though Lorenzo Pellegrini's extension remains under discussion. On the departures front, Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Koné, while Genoa continues to pursue Dovbyk.

Daniele De Rossi is refusing to give up on Artem Dovbyk for Genoa, even as the Rossoblu boss pursues a separate move for midfielder Hamed Traoré. De Rossi spotted Traoré a decade ago while working with Empoli's youth academy at a national friendly at Coverciano and flagged him to Roma's hierarchy; now, a decade later, he has the chance to manage him at Genoa. Marseille's deal to sign Traoré from Bournemouth is nearing completion. The structure involves an initial loan with Marseille pushing for an obligation to buy, though Genoa is holding out for an option instead, with a buy clause valued at around 8–10 million euros backed by performance bonuses. Dovbyk, 29, has endured a difficult season marked by injuries and a poor fit with Gian Piero Gasperini's tactical system at Roma. The striker is keen on a fresh start and De Rossi has proposed Genoa as a solution. The bond between player and coach—De Rossi was instrumental in bringing Dovbyk to Roma—remains strong. However, negotiations are complicated by Dovbyk's substantial wages. Neither De Rossi nor Genoa's board is prepared to walk away from the pursuit.

Roma are pursuing Bruges striker Nicolò Tresoldi as they look to strengthen their attacking department. The 2004-born centre-forward, valued at approximately €30 million by the Belgian club, is viewed by Roma's management as the ideal profile to complement Donyell Malen in the forward line. The club's strategy has shifted: Roma plan to attempt closing the deal without waiting for Artem Dovbyk's departure first. However, convincing Bruges remains a significant obstacle. Alejandro Garnacho has been offered to Roma in recent weeks, but the club would only consider the move on a loan basis, whereas Chelsea continues to pursue an outright purchase. A potential Roma move for Garnacho could only materialise later in the transfer window if the operation's terms change. Separately, Roma's season-ticket campaign has made a strong start, with 18,000 renewals already signed in the first three days. The renewal phase for existing holders runs until 23 July, with the waiting-list phase opening from 27 July. Midfielder Bryan Cristante has spoken positively about working under Gian Piero Gasperini. In an interview with Sportweek, he praised the coach's attacking approach, saying: "You run a lot, but you enjoy yourself. You understand immediately what he wants from you." Cristante also reflected on the Derby della Capitale's significance: "When I arrived at Roma they told me it was the most important match. It goes beyond three points."