Roma's flank crisis drives €30m pursuit of Moreira amid €12‑15m gap

AS Roma face a glaring shortage on the flanks after Turkish full‑back Celik chose Juventus over a new contract, leaving the Giallorossi with only Wesley, Rensch and Angelino to provide width. To address this, the Roman club has tabled a €30 million offer, plus bonuses, for full‑back Diego Moreira, creating a €12‑15 million gap with Strasbourg’s asking price. The €30 million bid, supplemented by performance‑related bonuses, signals Roma’s intent to secure a specialist full‑back. Moreira‑Roma negotiations centre on the transfer fee, while the club hopes the addition will restore balance to its left side. Management have already reached a personal agreement with Diego Moreira, granting him a salary of €2 million plus bonuses each season. This contract clears the player’s terms while the clubs continue to negotiate the transfer fee. Strasbourg, however, have set their asking price between €42 million and €45 million, leaving a €12‑15 million shortfall compared with Roma’s offer. The financial gap is identified as the main obstacle in the talks.

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Mendes is directing the mediation between the two sides, and Roma await answers regarding Summerville as they continue to work on bringing Moreira to Trigoria. The club’s focus remains on finalising the transfer. Securing Moreira would send a strong market signal and reassure coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who is waiting for his first signing. The acquisition is seen as a way to bolster the Giallorossi’s plans on the left side.

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Strasbourg holds firm on their valuation, keeping the gap wide as talks progress in the coming hours. Their stance maintains pressure on Roma to bridge the difference. If the deal closes, Roma will address its flank deficiency and demonstrate ambition, while Strasbourg will receive a fee close to its valuation. Both clubs stand to benefit from a completed Moreira‑Roma transaction.