Roma are actively searching for attacking reinforcements this transfer window after their pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho failed to produce a result.
The Italian club had made Garnacho a priority target, but negotiations stalled and the deal ultimately fell through, forcing the club to reassess their options.
With Garnacho now off the table, Roma’s recruitment team has turned its attention to an alternative option from the Premier League.
A Chelsea attacker has emerged as a surprise Plan B target, with Roma keen to add quality and pace to their forward line.
The move reflects Roma’s determination to strengthen their attack despite the setback of missing out on their original top target.
Chelsea have a number of attacking players whose futures at Stamford Bridge remain uncertain, giving Roma a potential opportunity to negotiate a deal.
Roma’s sporting directors have been working quickly to identify realistic targets who can be brought in without significant delay.
The lure of regular first-team football in Serie A could prove an attractive proposition for any Chelsea attacker not guaranteed a starting role in west London.
Roma have previous form when it comes to recruiting from English clubs, having made the Premier League a key hunting ground in recent transfer windows.
The club’s management will be hoping to finalise a deal swiftly, as they look to give their head coach as much time as possible to work with new arrivals ahead of the new season.
Competition for Roma’s signature could yet emerge from other European clubs monitoring the same Chelsea player, which may push the Italian side to move quickly.
Supporters at the Stadio Olimpico will be watching developments closely, eager to see the club land a marquee addition to their forward options.
