Key Takeaways:
- Roma have submitted a loan bid to Chelsea for Alejandro Garnacho, featuring a €5m loan and €35m purchase option, totalling €40m
- The Italian club have also contacted West Ham United regarding Crysencio Summerville, following his World Cup performances for the Netherlands
- After Mason Greenwood’s €40m move to Fenerbahce, Roma have shifted their focus to further strengthening their attacking options
Roma’s Champions League Ambitions and Transfer Strategy
AS Roma have accelerated their summer recruitment, aiming to assemble a squad capable of competing in the Champions League after a seven-year hiatus from the competition. The club are prioritising dynamic wingers to complement Gian Piero Gasperini’s preferred tactical system.
🚨🟡🔴 Alejandro Garnacho opened doors to AS Roma move last week as club to club talks continue with intermediaries involved.
Roma insist on loan deal with mandatory buy clause, deal on; Chelsea want permanent/guaranteed buy clause.
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Garnacho Bid Details: Loan with Conditional Purchase Option
With Mason Greenwood finalising his €40m transfer to Fenerbahce, including €2m in potential add-ons and an annual salary of €10m, Roma have set their sights on Alejandro Garnacho as their next major target. According to Sky Sport Italia’s transfer analyst Gianluca Di Marzio, Roma have made an official approach to Chelsea, proposing an initial €5m loan deal, supplemented by an option to buy for a further €35m. The proposed option could convert to an obligation, provided that specific contractual conditions are fulfilled.
Summerville and Additional Transfer Targets
In a parallel development, Roma have reportedly made contact with West Ham United regarding Crysencio Summerville. The Dutch winger recently took part in the 2026 World Cup, contributing two goals and two assists for the Netherlands. With West Ham United facing relegation from the Premier League, the 24-year-old is widely expected to leave, although competition for his signature is fierce, with Galatasaray, Manchester United, and Chelsea all expressing interest.
The Giallorossi are also pursuing Diego Moreira, proposing a deal to Strasbourg worth €30m, in addition to a provision for 10 per cent of any future resale value.
