Roma Shifts Focus to Alternative Targets After Summerville’s Departure to Al-Hilal
Following Al-Hilal’s substantial €80 million acquisition of Crysencio Summerville, AS Roma is reevaluating its options for bolstering their attack. The Giallorossi are reportedly considering other players such as Antonio Nusa, Diego Moreira, and Andreas Schjelderup.
Roma’s search for a striker has been challenging, especially after losing out on Mason Greenwood to Fenerbahçe. Initially, the club believed they had secured Summerville from West Ham United for €50 million.
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 21: Crysencio Summerville of West Ham United looks on during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Bournemouth at London Stadium on February 21, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images)
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However, Simone Inzaghi’s Al-Hilal surpassed Roma’s offer with a reported €80 million bid and increased the salary offered to Summerville, persuading him to commit to the Saudi Pro League.
With their initial plan disrupted, Roma is left to deliberate over candidates suggested by coach Gian Piero Gasperini.
VERONA, ITALY – MAY 24: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, looks on prior to during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and AS Roma at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on May 24, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Alejandro Garnacho is also off the table, as he is reportedly close to moving on loan with an obligation to buy to Aston Villa from Chelsea.
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Nusa, Moreira or Schjelderup for Roma?
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Antonio Nusa of Norway celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Sky Sport Italia claim that Nusa is now under consideration, but Roma faces tough competition given the interest from several other clubs in the RB Leipzig forward.
The 21-year-old Norway international has attracted interest from clubs including Arsenal, Newcastle United, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Napoli, with an asking price around €45 million.
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Matteo Politano of Italy is challenged by Antonio Nusa of Norway during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
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Another realistic option for Roma is Moreira, a Belgian international who recently turned 22 and participated in the World Cup.
Moreira, who was previously with Chelsea before joining RC Strasbourg in 2024, is seen as the most likely candidate for Roma’s squad. However, his original €30 million proposal was rejected, and his current asking price is closer to €50 million.
The name of Schjelderup has emerged in recent conversations as another potential candidate. The Norway international just turned 22 and competes with Nusa for a spot in the national team.
Having transferred to Benfica from Nordsjaelland in 2023, Schjelderup’s contract extends until June 2028.
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Roma may face significant competition from Premier League teams such as Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool, particularly as it was reported this week that Benfica wanted €80 million for the sale, a fee that is likely beyond Roma’s budget.