Genoa want Stroud of Sweden and Morocco striker Bentayeb | OneFootball

Genoa are very active on the transfer market, reportedly close to Sweden’s World Cup winger Elliot Stroud from Mjallby, while targeting Tawfik Bentayeb of Union Touarga.

The Grifone are busy rebuilding their squad now that coach Daniele De Rossi has committed to a full season, having taken over midway from Patrick Vieira.

They already officially signed Franz-Ethan Meichtry, Samuel Wiafe and Juventus youth product David Puczka after selling striker Jeff Ekhator to the Bianconeri.

Genoa eager for Stroud and Bentayeb

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 30: Jules Koundé #5 of France battles for the ball against Elliot Stroud #24 of Sweden during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between France and Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 30, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Sport Mediaset claim that Genoa are now on the verge of securing 24-year-old left-sided winger Stroud, who made four appearances for Sweden at the 2026 World Cup.

He has been at Mjallby since January 2023 with a contract that only runs to December 31 this year.

Meanwhile, Sportitalia note that their next target for a striker is Bentayeb, who returned to parent club Union Touarga after a strong loan experience for Troyes where he scored 20 goals in 31 games.

The 24-year-old Morocco international is a centre-forward who can also play on the right of an attack, he has one senior cap.