Juventus joins race for Atletico Madrid's Ruggeri as Roma pursue left-back reinforcements

Mason Greenwood attended Marseille's preseason training camp at La Commanderie on July 6, appearing in squad photos despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future. The English forward responded to the club's call for the new season, though his departure remains possible. Marseille faces pressure to sell and Roma are leading the pursuit, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini pushing hard to bring Greenwood to the Giallorossi. Gasperini has already spoken with Greenwood multiple times about the move. The player has reportedly agreed in principle to join Roma, expressing enthusiasm for Italian football, Gasperini's tactical vision, and the appeal of the club and city. Marseille value Greenwood at approximately €50 million. Roma must now make a significant financial effort to close the gap and meet the French club's asking price. The coming week is expected to be crucial in accelerating negotiations between the two clubs. Greenwood's decision to report for Marseille's preseason camp rather than force a move suggests he is not attempting to engineer a rapid departure. However, his transfer status remains unresolved, with no agreement finalized between Roma and Marseille at this stage.

Roma are considering a move for 21-year-old forward Nicolò Tresoldi to serve as backup to Donyell Malen, contingent on the departure of Artem Dovbyk. Club Brugge value Tresoldi at approximately €30 million including bonuses. The Cagliari-born forward, who moved to Germany early in his career, began at Hannover before joining Brugge for €7.5 million in 2025. Last season he recorded 23 goals and 9 assists across 58 appearances and holds 24 caps with Italy's U-21 squad, scoring 12 times. Roma will likely accelerate their pursuit of Tresoldi only after resolving Dovbyk's situation. The Ukrainian striker has attracted interest from Spanish clubs and Genoa. Although Dovbyk performed well under former manager Daniele De Rossi, his €3.5 million annual salary and current valuation present complications. Roma may consider loaning him out to rehabilitate his market value before a permanent sale next summer, though the club will attempt to sell him outright first. Roma have also identified cheaper alternatives, including Andrea Pinamonti from Sassuolo with a valuation of €15–20 million and Roberto Piccoli of Fiorentina, though Lazio are also monitoring both players.

AC Milan has offered Portuguese winger Rafa Leão to Roma as the Serie A club seeks to move him on after seven seasons. Leão himself has confirmed his desire for a new challenge following the end of the season. Milan, now under the management of Amorim, is willing to let him leave but only on a loan deal with an obligation to buy set at €60 million. Roma's transfer focus this summer has centred on reshaping the attacking department, with several forwards under consideration. The Leão proposal represents a new option for the Giallorossi, though the deal presents significant financial hurdles. The combined costs of the loan arrangement and the mandatory purchase clause make the overall operation extremely challenging for Roma to complete, independent of the player's own willingness to join. Details remain unclear regarding Roma's interest level or negotiations at this stage. The club continues to monitor other attacking targets as well, with the transfer window expected to intensify in the coming weeks.

Zeki Celik is close to signing a new three-year contract with AS Roma following Turkey's elimination from the World Cup at the group stage. The club and player have reached an agreement in principle, with an announcement expected in the coming days. However, Celik will not be Gasperini's starting right-back. The head coach has requested reinforcement on the right flank and views Celik as a versatile option who can operate on either wing or as a right centre-back to rotate with Gianluca Mancini. Gasperini's primary target for the right-back position is a younger profile than Molina, who is considered a secondary option at 28 years old. Dodô is not being pursued, as Roma has not made any formal approach for the player. On the left side, Wesley remains a key part of the plans after rejecting Chelsea and is ready for the upcoming season. Ruggeri is not a target for Roma. The club will seek an alternative to Wesley on the left, with Angeliño expected to depart. Roma continues to work on contract extensions for key players, with Celik's renewal progressing alongside talks with Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini regarding their own deals.

Roma are pressing to sign Marseille winger Mason Greenwood as head coach Gian Piero Gasperini prioritizes new arrivals before mid-July. Gasperini has already spoken with Greenwood and a verbal agreement is in place, but Roma have not yet submitted a formal offer to Marseille, who are holding firm on their asking price of €50 million plus €5 million in bonuses. From 1 July, Greenwood's release clause of €60 million will activate. Atletico Madrid previously inquired about the English winger in spring and could return with a stronger approach. Director D'Amico is simultaneously working on outgoing transfers to generate funds and meet Gasperini's requirements. Selling Matías Soulé has proven more difficult than shifting other squad members due to his lower market appeal. Ilaní Koné is attracting significant interest, particularly from Arsenal and Chelsea in the Premier League, with Atletico Madrid offering €45 million—though Koné reportedly prefers a move to England or a return to France. Other players generating interest include Angeliño, who is being pursued by Real Betis and Deportivo La Coruña, and Artem Dovbyk, with offers coming from Spain and Turkey. Additional squad movement involves Romano, valued at €8 million and contested by Palermo and Bologna, while Cherubini has attracted attention from Torino, Parma, and Frosinone. Negotiations with Nottingham regarding Ziolkowski remain stalled.

Roma are actively reshaping their full-back options ahead of the 2026–27 season. The club is pursuing Diego Moreira, a 21-year-old left winger from Strasbourg who is currently at the World Cup with Belgium and also holds a Portuguese passport. Strasbourg have set an asking price of around €40 million, which Roma consider too high. The club is exploring an alternative structure—a loan deal with a €25 million purchase option—that could make the move feasible. Wesley remains untouchable in the full-back ranks, while Celik's contract renewal is described as near completion. Salah-Eddine is expected to depart, and the futures of Rensch and Angeliño remain uncertain. Roma are also monitoring alternatives including Molina from Atlético Madrid (valued at €15–18 million), with Ruggieri and Dodó from Fiorentina considered less likely targets. On the left flank, Angeliño has attracted interest from Real Betis Sevilla, though the Spanish club is proposing only a loan arrangement. Roma have valued Angeliño at €10 million and are unwilling to discount him, particularly with the June 30 transfer deadline approaching. Angeliño, recovering from a serious injury that limited his involvement last season, is keen to remain at Roma and prove himself to head coach Gian Piero Gasperini during pre-season training, which begins on 13 July.