Gasperini sets strict transfer demands: Roma to target elite signings only, puts Ndoye and Lang on hold

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.

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 analysts and radio commentators have weighed in on several key transfer matters affecting the club. Paolo Marcacci suggested that Paulo Dybala's renewal will be worth 2.5 million euros plus bonuses, describing those targets as easily reachable. On Lorenzo Pellegrini's contract situation, Marcacci said: "I hope he emerges from uncertainty. It is a moment of stagnation that does not help his career. I would keep Pellegrini, but these contractual doubts give more reason to those who want him away from Roma." He also questioned Manu Koné's valuation, asking why the midfielder costs only 50 million euros and drawing a comparison to Tonali's transfer fee. Enrico Camelio reported that a Premier League club is pushing to sign Pellegrini, while Dybala's negotiations took place at a hotel. He also mentioned that Moreira could move to Real Madrid. Daniele Matera suggested the current week could be decisive for several ongoing Roma deals and noted that Koné is performing well at the World Cup, something Roma had hoped to see.