FC Barcelona Considers €45M Transfer for AS Roma Attacker Amid Summer Spending

FC Barcelona is weighing a €45 million move for an attacker currently on AS Roma’s books, according to reports from Spanish football media. This potential deal would mark another significant outlay in what has already been a free-spending summer for the Catalan giants.

Barcelona has already completed the signing of Rodri from Manchester City, a deal worth an initial €60 million that could climb to €75 million with performance-based add-ons. Adding another €45 million target would push Barcelona’s summer spending well past the €100 million mark.

Roma has also been active in the transfer market, securing Santiago Castro from Bologna for €35 million plus add-ons and bringing in Rodrigo Mora from Porto for a flat €25 million. These signings have focused on strengthening their forward line, making the potential sale of an existing forward for €45 million appear as a calculated portfolio rebalancing.

Barcelona and Roma have a history of transfer negotiations, with a notable incident in 2018 when Barcelona swooped in to sign Brazilian winger Malcom for €41 million, despite Roma having reached an agreement with Bordeaux.

As the August 2026 transfer window progresses, Barcelona is under pressure to integrate any new player before the season commences. The club's financial position will also be scrutinized, as each major signing raises questions about compliance with La Liga’s financial fair play regulations.