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AS Roma Targets Chelsea Winger Alejandro Garnacho Amid Transfer-Market Shifts
7/11/2026, 1:16:06 PM
Roma’s Pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho
AS Roma is actively negotiating with Chelsea for Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho, born in 2004. Roma’s sporting director Tony D’Amico has reportedly proposed a loan deal without an obligation to buy. Chelsea, which paid €45 million plus bonuses for the player a year ago, has signaled that it will only consider a permanent transfer or a guaranteed buy-out clause triggered by Garnacho’s first appearance for Roma. The Italian club’s interest intensified after the collapse of its earlier target, Mason Greenwood.
Background: Greenwood Collapse and the Need for a Winger
Roma’s search for a new attacking winger accelerated when the Mason Greenwood move to Fenerbahçe fell through, leaving the Giallorossi without a suitable option. Manager Gian Piero Gasperini is seeking a player who can bolster the attack for the upcoming season. Garnacho finished the previous campaign with 43 appearances (2,153 minutes), scoring eight goals and providing four assists for Chelsea.
Official Positions of the Clubs
Roma has been “working with agents and several intermediaries to establish a loan deal with an option to buy,” according to transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano. Chelsea, however, “are not open to this option and are currently demanding either a permanent purchase or a guaranteed buy-out (for example, upon his first appearance for Roma).” The English club’s message is that without a “right offer,” it will look to other suitors.
Criticism & Opposition
Chelsea’s refusal to entertain a loan arrangement has drawn criticism from Roma’s side, which views a loan with a future purchase clause as the most viable path to secure the player while managing financial risk. The rigid stance limits Roma’s flexibility and may force the club to explore alternative targets.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the exact terms being discussed: some indicate Roma initially sought a loan with an option to buy, while others note Chelsea’s insistence on a permanent deal or a guaranteed future purchase clause. No concrete offer has been disclosed, and it remains unclear whether negotiations will progress before the summer window closes.
