Report intermediaries pushing Dovbyk to Newcastle

Roma expert Filippo Biafora reports that ‘some’ intermediaries are working to bring Roma striker Artem Dovbyk to Newcastle.

Intermediaries are trying to find a way to bring Roma striker Dovbyk to Newcastle, according to Il Tempo journalist Filippo Biafora.

Dovbyk offered to Newcastle

LECCE, ITALY – MARCH 29: Artem Dovbyk of AS Roma during the Serie A match between Lecce and AS Roma at Stadio Via del Mare on March 29, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Dovbyk didn’t start in Roma’s opening Serie A game against Bologna on Saturday and failed to impress Gian Piero Gasperini during the pre-season, contrary to Brighton loanee Evan Ferguson.

UDINE, ITALY – JANUARY 26: Artem Dovbyk of AS Roma celebrates after scoring his team second goal during the Serie A match between Udinese and AS Roma at Stadio Friuli on January 26, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Biafora wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that ‘some intermediaries’ have been in talks with Newcastle to open a formal negotiation and bring the Ukraine international to St. James’ Park as the Magpies are looking for a new centre-forward.

Dovbyk highs and lows at Roma

UDINE, ITALY – JANUARY 26: Artem Dovbyk of AS Roma looks on during the Serie A match between Udinese and AS Roma at Stadio Friuli on January 26, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Dovbyk joined Roma for circa €30m from Girona a year ago after becoming the best La Liga goalscorer in the 2023-24 campaign.

The 28-year-old has scored 17 goals in 46 appearances with Roma, and his contract at the Stadio Olimpico runs out in June 2029.

Roma’s next Serie A game is away at Pisa on August 30.