Roma targeted Moreira and Garnacho in double Chelsea deal
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Roma explored a double move for Chelsea's Moreira and Garnacho as part of their summer transfer strategy.
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Attributed to original sourceRoma could end up doing a double deal with Chelsea, because negotiations can intensify for both Alejandro Garnacho and Diego Moreira, who is at RC Strasbourg.
The Giallorossi have abandoned hope of securing Mason Greenwood from Olympique Marseille, as he has agreed a move to Fenerbahce instead.
Moreira and Garnacho on Roma radar SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 01: Diego Moreira of Belgium in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Belgium and Senegal at Seattle Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) The next name on the list is Moreira , who turns 22 next month and who Chelsea sold to RC Strasbourg for €8.5m in the summer of 2024.
Both clubs are under the same banner of consortium BlueCo and owner Todd Boehly.
As part of that agreement, Chelsea have first refusal on the player, one that they do not seem interested in activating.
However, Sportitalia transfer pundit Alfredo Pedullà insists that the fact the clubs are owned by the same people could see them potentially work out more favourable terms if combined with a swoop for Chelsea’s Garnacho.
La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that Roma are offering €35m plus bonuses, including a 10 per cent sell-on fee, to buy Moreira, while they would prefer to get Garnacho on loan with an option to buy.
Considering Garnacho’s career has stalled due to a lack of playing time, first at Manchester United and then Chelsea, he would relish the opportunity to play regularly under Gian Piero Gasperini.
Their qualification for the Champions League has also helped the situation, along with the presence of Garnacho’s good friend Paulo Dybala.
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What happened
Roma reportedly pursued a double swoop targeting Chelsea-linked winger Moreira and Alejandro Garnacho. The Giallorossi were active in the market looking to strengthen their wide attacking options, with Chelsea emerging as a potential selling club. The deal did not materialize, but it highlights Roma's intent to add pace and creativity to their flanks. Both players were viewed as ambitious targets for the Serie A side.
Chance analysis
This story reveals Roma's transfer ambitions and their willingness to engage with Premier League clubs for wide attackers. Garnacho's name being linked suggests Roma sought a high-profile, high-ceiling winger, while Moreira represented a more developmental option. Failure to land either player likely forced Roma to pivot to alternative targets, potentially affecting their squad depth and tactical flexibility for the upcoming season.
A completed double deal would significantly strengthen Roma's wide attacking options, but its failure means Roma's squad planning required alternative solutions.
Roma's pursuit of wide attackers from Chelsea signals a tactical priority for pace on the flanks; if signed, their attacking output would be boosted.