Roma offer 30m for player who left Benfica for nothing | OneFootball

Roma remain committed to strengthening the squad for the new season and have already identified two priority targets for the left flank. The Italian club want to secure the signings of Alejandro Garnacho, currently tied to Chelsea, and Diego Moreira, the former Benfica player who now represents Strasbourg.

The side coached by Gian Piero Gasperini are looking to add more creativity and depth on the left, two characteristics considered essential by the manager. Garnacho has been identified as the player capable of making the difference in the final third, while Diego Moreira is seen as a versatile footballer, capable of covering the entire flank thanks to his speed. The information was reported by Gazzetta dello Sport.

The negotiations are running in parallel and could benefit from the fact that Chelsea and Strasbourg belong to the BlueCo group, led by Todd Boehly. In Garnacho’s case, Roma intend to move forward with a paid loan, accompanied by an option to buy, a formula they have already used successfully in other deals.

The London club, however, continue to favour a permanent transfer and value the Argentina international at around €50 million. Even so, the player’s absence from the most recent sessions of the team coached by Xabi Alonso raises further doubts about his future and could make an agreement easier.

As for the move for Diego Moreira, it appears to be closer to a positive outcome. Strasbourg are demanding around €40 million to release the Belgium international, while Roma are looking to complete the deal for a fee in the region of €35 million. It is worth remembering that the player left Benfica on a free transfer in 2023 after refusing to renew his contract.

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