AS Roma is leveraging its return to the Champions League after a seven-year absence to attract top talent from Europe's elite clubs.
Gian Piero Gasperini's side has opened preliminary talks with Real Madrid over attacking midfielder Brahim Diaz.
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The Moroccan international, who previously played for AC Milan, faces stiff competition for minutes under José Mourinho at Real Madrid, which may lead the Spanish club to consider offers.
However, journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reports that the 1999-born player is keen to stay in Madrid for the upcoming season, rebuffing outside interest.
Several European clubs have inquired about Diaz, but he has turned them all down after recording 44 appearances, two goals, and seven assists last season across La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Champions League.
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Concurrently, AS Roma's primary attacking target remains Mason Greenwood.
The club does not want to repeat the lengthy negotiations seen last summer for Jadon Sancho.
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Therefore, Roma will not engage in bidding wars and will look elsewhere if Marseille does not accept their current proposal.
