De Rossi wants Dovbyk at Genoa, Roma keen to sell but deal remains complicated
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Genoa coach Daniele De Rossi is pushing to sign Roma striker Artem Dovbyk, with Roma open to selling but negotiations remain complex.
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Attributed to original sourceReports in Italy claim that Daniele De Rossi wants a reunion with Roma striker Artem Dovbyk at Genoa, that the Giallorossi are keen to shift the Ukrainian, but that a deal between the two clubs may still prove challenging to pull off.
Roma keen to sell Dovbyk, Genoa interested but need favours Dovbyk joined Roma in a deal worth €30.5m plus add-ons in the summer of 2024, going on to score 12 goals from 32 league appearances during his first season at the Stadio Olimpico. His 2025-26 campaign was plagued by injuries, though limiting him to just three starts in the league across the season.
Roma are now looking to move on: Donyell Malen impressed with his tally of 14 goals from 18 appearances during the second half of the 2025-26 season, and reports over the last few weeks indicate that Mason Greenwood is Gian Piero Gasperini’s first choice to come in and bolster the Giallorossi attack.
With Marseille holding out for a €50m fee for Greenwood, and if Roma are able to land a deal with the Ligue 1 outfit, it is likely to spell the end of Dovbyk’s days at the Stadio Olimpico.
There have also been reports earlier this week that Roma are interested in Italian-born Germany youth international Niccolo Tresoldi , but that this would specifically require a sale of Dovbyk first.
According to the latest reports in Italy, former Roma head coach De Rossi is keen to bring Dovbyk to Marassi for 2026-27, but this might be easier said than done.
BERGAMO, ITALY – MAY 02: Daniele De Rossi of Genoa FC looks on during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Genoa CFC at Gewiss Stadium on May 02, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images) According to reports from Sky Sport Italia and TMW, representatives from the two clubs are in contact, but Dovbyk’s €3.5m-per-season salary is expected to be too high for Genoa to handle. His signing would only be possible if Roma are able to ‘do them a favour’ from a salary standpoint.
Roma are keen to shift Dovbyk, but the latest TMW update claims that they feel a move abroad is more likely, and if possible, they would prefer to sell the striker outright rather than sending him on loan with an option to buy.
ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 02: Artem Dovbyk of AS Roma misses a penalty during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between AS Roma and LOSC Lille at Stadio Olimpico on October 02, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Dovbyk remains under contract with the Giallorossi until the summer of 2029.
Turkish side Trabzonspor has also been touted as a potential destination for the 29-year-old this summer.
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What happened
Daniele De Rossi, now managing Genoa, is keen to bring Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk to the club. Roma are open to offloading the forward, who has struggled to establish himself in the Italian capital. However, the deal is still complicated, likely due to financial terms, salary, or other clubs' interest. Dovbyk was signed by Roma after a strong season with Girona in La Liga, but has not fully replicated that form in Serie A.
Chance analysis
This transfer matters because Dovbyk remains a high-value asset who showed elite finishing ability at Girona (24 La Liga goals in 2023-24), making him a potential bargain if Roma lower their asking price. Genoa's push under De Rossi signals serious intent from the newly-promoted side, though the complexity suggests Roma may want a significant fee or a loan with obligation. For prediction systems, Dovbyk's destination directly affects Roma's attacking depth and Genoa's goal-scoring potential.
Genoa could gain a proven Serie A goal-scorer, boosting their survival chances, while Roma would free up wages and a squad slot without losing a key starter.
If Dovbyk moves to Genoa, Roma's attack weakens marginally (he was already fringe) while Genoa's goal threat increases significantly; if the deal collapses, both teams' outlooks remain unchanged.