Roma Target Chelsea Winger Garnacho as Potential Summer Signing

Roma have stepped up their effort to sign Nicolò Tresoldi from Club Brugge, targeting the 21-year-old as a backup option to Donyell Malen. The italo-German forward, born in Cagliari but developed in Germany, is a long-standing target for head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and the club's hierarchy. To outpace rival interest—notably from Atlético Madrid—Roma are preparing to push through a deal before formally completing Artem Dovbyk's departure, with sporting director Tony D'Amico working to soften Brugge's demands of approximately 30 million euros by proposing a loan with a purchase option. Tresoldi's personal preference could prove decisive: the forward has made clear his sole desire is to join Roma. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, he has already expressed this preference to Roma midfielder Niccolò Pisilli. Official contacts between the clubs are set to intensify from the coming week, aided by the fact that Tresoldi shares the same agents as Can Uzun, the Eintracht Frankfurt playmaker long tracked by Roma. Roma aim to deliver their first summer signing to Gasperini as quickly as possible, allowing him to integrate the young talent into his tactical framework from the start of pre-season.

Roma are among several European clubs tracking Mika Godts, the Ajax winger, as director D'Amico continues to strengthen the attacking options available to Gasperini. The Belgian prospect, born 2005, recorded 17 goals and 15 assists for Ajax last season and has attracted interest from a number of top sides across the continent. Juventus have now entered the pursuit alongside Roma, adding another layer of competition for the 19-year-old's signature. Ajax have set their asking price at 40–45 million euros for Godts. Juventus, searching for young talent to support Spalletti's project, have not yet submitted an offer to the Amsterdam club, according to Belgian outlet VoetballNieuws. The race for the winger also involves other suitors; Milan are reportedly preparing to make space in their squad through the departure of Leao, positioning themselves as another bidder. Roma's interest in Godts forms part of a broader recruitment drive this window, with Tresoldi, Garnacho, and Moreira also circulating as targets under consideration. The competition for Godts is expected to intensify as the window progresses, with multiple clubs now openly pursuing the young Belgian.

Roma are pushing to sign Nicolò Tresoldi as understudy to Donyell Malen, with an acceleration in negotiations expected this week. The 21-year-old Italian-German striker, born in Cagliari but developed in Germany, has been tracked by head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and Roma for months. Tresoldi has already discussed a move with Niccolò Pisilli, signalling his preference for Roma over rivals including Atlético Madrid. Roma hope to land the class of 2004 prospect without waiting for Artem Dovbyk's departure, attempting to lower Bruges' €30 million valuation by proposing a loan with a purchase option. Gasperini sees Tresoldi as an early reinforcement to integrate new signings into the squad. Tresoldi shares the same agents as Uzun, the Eintracht Frankfurt attacking midfielder also monitored by Roma, which may facilitate discussions.

Dario Bonetti has thrown his weight behind Manu Koné remaining at Roma, citing his standout performances at the World Cup as proof of his absolute value to Gian Piero Gasperini's midfield. Speaking exclusively to Romanews.eu, Bonetti said: "The World Cup is proving he is a midfielder of absolute value, fundamental in relaunching the action and in ball recovery, an aspect fundamental to Gasperini's football." Bonetti also praised the club's decision to retain Paulo Dybala with proper financial terms, believing the forward should have been kept: "I would have retained him too with the right economic conditions; from now on it will be important that he stays healthy and is managed by Gasperini's staff in a way to prevent injuries." Bonetti noted that while Roma lost time pursuing Mason Greenwood, the transfer market's inherent complications mean securing the right deals is difficult. He stressed the importance of maintaining the squad's strong foundation, which has already secured Champions League qualification. Regarding Gasperini's demeanour heading into pre-season, Bonetti attributed the coach's apparent calm not to the arrival of sporting director D'Amico but rather to Gasperini's established standing at the club after his first season: "Last year Gasperini had to settle in, had everything to prove and felt the pressure of an environment to conquer; a year later he has that environment in his hands, including the fans, and restarts from a strong squad."

Roma's renewal campaign is advancing on multiple fronts, with Paulo Dybala's contract extension all but finalised pending only his signature. Zeki Çelik and Lorenzo Pellegrini have both reached verbal agreement with the club on fresh deals, though final bureaucratic steps and definitive approval from ownership remain outstanding before the announcements can be made official. The contracts of all three players expired on 30 June, leaving the renewal dossier a priority for sporting director D'Amico. While Roma's intention is clearly to keep all three, the club must complete the closing formalities to bring each renewal across the line. Matteo Moretto reported the developments on Fabrizio Romano's YouTube channel, noting that the final administrative procedures and ownership sign-off are needed to conclude the chapter. With Dybala's renewal closest to completion, Çelik and Pellegrini are expected to follow suit once the outstanding steps are resolved.

Rome's radio stations have aired divergent views on Manu Koné's transfer valuation, with one commentator insisting the midfielder is worth significantly more than his reported asking price. Piero Torri argued: "Koné is a starter for the strongest nation at the World Cup. Less than 60 million is not his value, and if Roma were to sell him at that figure they would make 50 million in profit." The debate follows reports that Koné could be available for 50 million euros, with Stefano Petrucci calling that figure "ridiculous" and comparing the midfielder's standing to Tonali. Gasperini's priority in the transfer window centres on attacking reinforcements and midfield depth. Ugo Trani predicted five arrivals following likely departures, with Matías Soulé expected to leave. Trani outlined potential targets including players described as capable of operating in multiple forward positions and assisting roles, though he acknowledged uncertainty around specific deals. Paulo Dybala's contract renewal is expected to reach 2.5 million euros plus achievable bonuses, according to Paolo Marcacci, while Lorenzo Pellegrini remains in contract discussions that Marcacci described as a period of stagnation affecting his career momentum. Discussion also touched on attacking targets Greenwood, Garnacho, and Nusa, with Trani noting complications around Manchester United's own transfer strategy affecting Roma's negotiating position.