Roma eye Raspadori, set plan for Zirkzee in 2026 shake-up | OneFootball

Roma accelerates in the transfer market and is preparing a major transformation of its attacking department ahead of 2026. The Giallorossi club, with the green light from ownership, has launched a high-profile double operation involving Giacomo Raspadori and Joshua Zirkzee.

Roma, offensive revolution in 2026: sprint for Raspadori, defined strategy for Zirkzee

Two different but complementary profiles, identified as key pieces to give a new identity to the attack desired by Gian Piero Gasperini.

Raspadori-Roma: advanced negotiations with Atletico Madrid

The return to Italy of Giacomo Raspadori has now entered its decisive phase. Sporting director Frederic Massara has increased the offer presented to Atletico Madrid, significantly improving the financial terms after the Spaniards’ initial rejection.

The new offer includes “2 million euros for the paid loan until the end of the season and 17 million for the option to buy.” This formula has produced encouraging signals from the Colchoneros’ camp and could lead to a deal being closed in the very first days of the winter transfer window.

Gasperini has asked management to accelerate further, explaining the need to have Raspadori available immediately. The goal is to have him in the squad already for the first match of 2026 against Atalanta in Bergamo, getting ahead of both the return of La Liga and the competition, which is also present on the Italian front.

Zirkzee-Roma: complex but sustainable operation

At the same time, Roma continues to work on the Joshua Zirkzee dossier. The Dutch striker, currently at Manchester United, has not found consistency in the Premier League and his relationship with coach Amorim has gradually deteriorated.

The Giallorossi’s proposal is clear: “5 million euros for the paid loan and 30 million for the obligation to buy,” plus around “3 million in commissions,” for a total investment of 38 million euros. At the moment, there are no concrete competing offers, a factor that allows Roma to negotiate with greater calm. The deal could be finalized by mid-January, without compromising the outcome of the operation.

New Roma attack 2026: sales to finance the project

The possible arrival of Raspadori and Zirkzee would inevitably lead to departures. Massara is also working on this front, with at least three players set to leave Trigoria during the January transfer window.

Ferguson could return to Brighton, while Dovbyk is attracting interest from the Premier League. Baldanzi, on the other hand, is being closely followed by Verona, ready to offer him more playing time.

Clear strategy and long-term vision

Roma is setting up an ambitious winter transfer window, not limited to simple tweaks but aimed at a true offensive overhaul. Raspadori represents the immediate solution, Zirkzee the structural investment. Two different operations, united by a clear strategy: to provide Gasperini with a modern, dynamic, and functional attack starting from 2026.

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