Galatasaray preparing offer for Como winger Diao, also of interest to Roma
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Galatasaray are preparing an offer for Como winger Diao, who is also attracting interest from Roma ahead of the summer transfer window.
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Attributed to original sourceReports in Italy claim that both Roma and Galatasaray have expressed an interest in signing Assane Diao from Como this summer, but it is the Turkish side who are preparing an offer for the Senegal international according to the latest updates.
Galatasaray and Roma interested in Diao, offer being prepared in Turkey According to reports from Matteo Moretto on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel, Galatasaray have been in contact with Como and are ‘intending’ to submit an offer for the 20-year-old winger.
This would likely be a paid loan deal with either an option or obligation to buy at a later date.
COMO, ITALY – MARCH 22: Assane Diao of Como 1907 celebrates with his team-mate Nico Paz after scoring their team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Pisa SC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on March 22, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Earlier this week, there were also reports that Roma might be interested in picking up Diao this summer, following the news that their first-choice attacking target Mason Greenwood is set to join Fenerbahce instead.
Reports from TMW claimed that it would take an offer in the region of €25m-€30m to convince Como into selling.
Diao joined Como from Real Betis in January of 2025, arriving at a cost of €12m . The youngster made an immediate impression in Serie A, netting eight goals from his first 15 appearances in the Italian top flight, but a series of injuries from the end of that season onwards limited him to just 17 appearances and two goals in the league in 2025-26.
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What happened
Turkish giants Galatasaray are reportedly preparing a formal offer for Como winger Diao. The player has also caught the attention of Serie A side Roma, setting up a potential transfer battle between the clubs. Diao has been one of Como's notable attacking talents, and his performances have drawn interest from multiple European clubs. Neither club has confirmed negotiations publicly, but the interest appears concrete as the summer window approaches.
Chance analysis
Diao emerging as a target for both Galatasaray and Roma signals his rising stock in European football after productive performances at Como. The competition between a Turkish giant with strong financial muscle and a Serie A side with established prestige could drive up the transfer fee. For Como, losing a key winger would weaken their attacking options, though a healthy sale would provide financial flexibility. Galatasaray landing the player would add a dynamic wide option, while Roma would benefit from a Serie A-proven winger if they win the race.
Como face a potential loss of a key winger; both Galatasaray and Roma would gain an attacking reinforcement depending on who secures the signing.
Monitor Diao's transfer status; if he leaves Como, it weakens Como's attack; if he joins Galatasaray or Roma, assess his expected role and impact on their respective squads.