Everton told €25m needed as Roma prepare Artem Dovbyk sale

Everton have been informed that AS Roma will demand a €25m fee for striker Artem Dovbyk, with growing signs pointing towards a January exit from the Stadio Olimpico.

Italian reports indicate that Everton have now joined West Ham United in the race for Artem Dovbyk, who is increasingly expected to leave AS Roma during the January transfer window.

According to Corriere dello Sport, both Everton and West Ham are now “hot on his trail”, with Roma actively exploring a sale as they look to reshape their attacking options mid-season.

Roma have been open to moving Dovbyk on for some time. The club attempted to offload the 28-year-old during the summer window but failed to secure an exit. One proposed swap deal with AC Milan, involving Santiago Giménez, came close to completion before collapsing late on.

With financial flexibility still required ahead of the winter window, Roma are again pushing to find Dovbyk a new destination. It is understood that as early as November, Roma officials made it clear to interested Premier League clubs that a €25m fee would be required — a figure that would allow them to avoid taking a loss on the investment.

Further fuel has been added to the speculation after Dovbyk was left out of Roma’s matchday squad against Genoa at the weekend. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini attributed the striker’s absence to injury, but reports in Italy suggest a potential transfer is the more likely explanation.

Corriere dello Sport claim uncertainty around the former Girona forward is growing, with his omission viewed internally as a precaution amid ongoing talks.

Everton’s interest in Dovbyk is not entirely new. The Toffees have previously been linked with a possible swap deal involving Beto, but the latest reports suggest discussions have shifted towards a permanent transfer instead.

With Everton keen to add goals and physical presence in the final third, Dovbyk’s profile is seen as a strong fit. His availability — and Roma’s clear stance on price — could make negotiations more straightforward if Everton are willing to meet the valuation.

Much will hinge on whether Everton are prepared to commit to Roma’s valuation or attempt to negotiate alternative structures, such as add-ons. With January approaching quickly and Roma actively seeking a replacement striker, Dovbyk’s situation looks increasingly likely to develop rapidly in the coming weeks.

Would Artem Dovbyk be the striker Everton need to push up the table, or should the club look elsewhere in January?