Moreira on Roma radar as Greenwood battle rages elsewhere
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Roma are reportedly interested in signing Moreira, while a separate transfer battle for Mason Greenwood continues at other clubs.
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Attributed to original sourceRoma have identified another target in Belgium’s Diego Moreira of RC Strasbourg, but Fenerbahce and Atletico Madrid continue the battle for Mason Greenwood.
The Giallorossi are in search of a striker who can attack on the left side of a trident, and Greenwood was the first choice for coach Gian Piero Gasperini.
Roma look to Moreira after Greenwood turn MADRID, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 16: Mason Greenwood of Olymquique de Marseille gestures during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Real Madrid C.F. and Olympique de Marseille at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) They seemed to have withdrawn from the race on Wednesday when Fenerbahce had offered €40m plus a further €2m in add-ons, but today L’Equipe insist Atletico Madrid are back in the running.
It’s reported the Spaniards are offering €45m plus €5m bonus, but that they’d be the preferred option despite a lower salary because Greenwood lived in Madrid previously for Getafe and would like a return.
Either way, Roma look as if they have given up on the England international, and are looking at other candidates.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – SEPTEMBER 07: Diego Moreira of Belgium warms up during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Belgium and Kazakhstan at on September 07, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Omar Havana/Getty Images) The latest is Moreira, who is currently playing for Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, where he was on the field in the victory on penalties against Senegal.
He was sold to RC Strasbourg by their sister club Chelsea in the summer of 2024 at a cost of €8.5m.
Turning 22 next month, Moreira has represented both Belgium and Portugal at youth level before committing to the country of his birth.
Gasperini and new Roma director Tony D’Amico had already shown an interest in Moreira when they were still working for Atalanta, but the Gazzetta dello Sport warn the asking price is now €40m.
His salary would be considerably lower than the one Greenwood is commanding, though.
Another alternative mentioned in the media is Dan Ndoye of Nottingham Forest.
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What happened
Italian club Roma have reportedly added Moreira to their transfer radar as they look to strengthen their squad. Meanwhile, a separate transfer saga involving Mason Greenwood is being contested by other clubs not specified in the headline. The dual transfer narratives suggest an active window with multiple high-profile targets in circulation across European football.
Chance analysis
Roma pursuing Moreira signals their intent to add attacking depth, while the Greenwood battle reflects ongoing competition among top European clubs for proven goal-scoring talent. Both stories highlight the interconnected nature of the transfer market, where selling and buying clubs coordinate around high-value targets. For prediction systems, Roma's potential addition could shift their attacking metrics if the deal materializes.
Roma's pursuit of Moreira could strengthen their attack if completed, while Greenwood's eventual destination will significantly impact his next club's forward line.
Monitor Roma's attacking line composition and Greenwood's destination as both could reshape offensive outputs in Serie A and the destination league.