According to Corriere dello Sport, Roma is directly in contact with the players' families, pushing hard for the signings of Greenwood and Alajbegovic.

Calls, meetings, video conferences, continuous communication – the Roma management is working intensely on these two most important deals of the summer. Ryan Friedkin himself has even personally intervened to push for the transfers of Mason Greenwood and Kerim Alajbegovic.
This is a highly diplomatic task, primarily dealing not with the players themselves, but with their fathers and agents. The Roma management believes they are key targets to improve the technical level of Gasperini's squad.
Roma's strategy is clear: first win the trust of the players' families and agent teams, then enter the formal negotiation phase with the players' respective clubs. To this end, the club has already taken practical steps.
In mid-April, accompanied by Miralem Pjanic, Semir Alajbegovic visited the Fulvio Bernardini training center. As an intermediary, Pjanic was involved in this operation.
Meanwhile, Andrew Greenwood, in addition to multiple contacts with Ryan, received a detailed introduction from the club, including information about the training grounds, gym, exclusive player facilities at Trigoria, and even housing solutions prepared for his son.
Roma's goal is clear: to make Greenwood and Alajegovic the cornerstones of the team's future.
Gasperini is also driving this plan. He wants to sign Greenwood and makes no secret of his attitude. He believes Greenwood is the ideal candidate to add quality, creativity, and goal-scoring ability to the new team. Since March, Gasperini has also agreed to push for the Alai Begovic deal. This Bosnian talent impressed Roma with his technical characteristics, growth potential, and potential value. During his visit to Trigoria, Semir was impressed with Roma's plan. Compared to other destinations, Roma can offer Champions League qualification and a realistic chance for him to immediately contend for a starting position. Overall, a foundation has been laid. Both players have reached an initial consensus with Roma, but the most crucial part is just beginning: negotiations with Olympique Marseille and Leverkusen. Greenwood's valuation is approximately 55 million euros, including bonuses. This figure is not low, but the French club must sell players by June 30 to meet UEFA's Financial Fair Play requirements. This could also allow Roma to secure a discount, making the deal more affordable. The situation with Alajbegovic is different. Leverkusen's asking price is close to 25 million euros, and this figure could still change depending on the player's performance in the World Cup. Adding both deals together, the total amount already far exceeds 70 million euros. Roma plans to offset the pressure of this investment by selling players, and Solé could also become one of the sacrificial lambs. Teams from Spain, England, and Germany are interested in him. Currently, Roma has completed the most difficult part in convincing the two players and their families. The club has clearly communicated its plan, received positive responses, and created favorable conditions for the deals. Now, calls and video conferences alone are not enough; Roma needs a real final push.
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