Greenwood and Paixão: Roma's double Marseille raid
Roma are targeting Mason Greenwood and Igor Paixão as the summer window heats up, with both players currently at clubs with strong Marseille ties. Greenwood is at OM, while Paixão's Feyenoord connections make this a triangle worth watching. (1) Gian Piero Gasperini, the name floating around as a possible long-term successor to Ranieri, is reportedly a fan of Paixão. (1)
Fenerbahçe threat to Greenwood deal
Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Hakan Safi claims he already has an agreement with Greenwood, putting Roma's pursuit at risk. (3) The catch: Safi needs to win the election first. If he does, Roma could lose out on a key attacking target. (3)
Feyenoord's sell-on clause could complicate Paixão move
If Roma go for Paixão, Feyenoord stand to profit from a sell-on clause. (2) That means the Dutch side might push the price higher or insert themselves into negotiations, making this more expensive than it looks on paper.
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are restless about the sporting director search dragging on, with one supporter asking what's taking so long. The Greenwood news split opinion: some are relieved Gasperini won't get him, others are already looking ahead to Champions League targets with the freed-up budget. A calendar post for 2026/27 has also appeared, a sign fans are already mapping out the European campaign ahead. See the Greenwood discussion
