Arjun Menon
Napoli Step Up Interest in Roma Forward
Napoli have made their first move in the chase for Artem Dovbyk, verbally offering the Roma striker a six-year deal worth €3 million net per season. The news was revealed by journalist Matteo Moretto on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel, as speculation around the Ukrainian’s future intensifies.
While Napoli have reached out to the player’s camp, there are currently no official negotiations with Roma. The Serie A champions are still weighing up multiple striker profiles to fill the void left by Romelu Lukaku’s departure, with names like Rasmus Højlund, Andrea Pinamonti, and Tolu Arokodare also under consideration.
Roma Open to a Sale
Roma are actively exploring opportunities to offload Dovbyk, who only joined from Girona in August 2024 for €30.5 million. Despite his decent output of 17 goals and 4 assists in 45 appearances last season, the club is open to transfer options, though no concrete offers have landed on their desk so far.
Napoli’s Proposal
Sources close to the situation report that Napoli’s sporting director Giovanni Manna is pushing to reinforce the attack, with Dovbyk emerging as one of the standout candidates. The proposal made directly to the striker outlines a long-term contract until 2031, guaranteeing stability and a significant pay rise compared to his current deal in Rome, which runs until June 2029.
What’s Next?
For now, Napoli’s interest remains verbal. The coming weeks will determine whether talks progress into formal negotiations with Roma, or if the Italian champions turn their attention elsewhere. With the transfer window heating up and Dovbyk’s future uncertain, this is a situation to watch closely.