As the 2026 World Cup approaches its crescendo, the loose collection of transfer rumors we’ve sweated over for the past several weeks should start to coalesce into actual signings. Indeed, we’ve already seen several rumors that felt like near certainties a month ago fall by the wayside, giving us a clearer picture of Roma’s actual transfer targets.
With the Ides of July upon us, Gian Piero Gasperini and new Sporting Director Tony D’Amico have narrowed their focus to a select group of players: Chelsea’s
Alejandro Garnacho, Brugge’s Nicolo Tresoldi, West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville, and Strasbourg’s Diego Moreira; four players would absorb most, if not all, of Roma’s rumored €100 million transfer reserves.
The chances of the Giallorossi acquiring all four of those players are slim, but they appear to be making progress on Moreira, an extremely talented and versatile 21-year-old Belgian capable of playing five to six positions. Given his ability to fill virtually any role on the flank, Moreira would be the smartest purchase on this list. Based on reports from La Repubblica, Roma is drawing closer to making that plan a reality.
According to their reports, Roma and Strasbourg (and Chelsea, which still has a contractual stake in Moreira) are working on the finer points of a €30 million deal. The sticking point, however, remains the future sell-on fee. La Repubblica reports that Roma are offering a 10% cut of any future transfer, while Strasbourg would prefer a 20% stake in Moreira.
That’s a pretty significant difference, of course, but we’ve certainly seen larger slices of the proverbial pie sacrificed to facilitate a transfer. We always wrap up these pieces by telling you to stay tuned, but now that the World Cup is drawing to a close, we may see some real traction on the transfer front very soon.
