Newcastle United are pursuing AS Roma forward Artem Dovbyk in a late attempt to strengthen attacking options before the transfer window closes. The club recently signed Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart but remains light up front following Callum Wilson's free transfer departure and with Alexander Isak's future uncertain. Manager Eddie Howe views one additional striker as essential to competing on multiple fronts. Dovbyk scored 12 goals and provided three assists in 32 appearances during his debut Serie A season after joining from Girona. Newcastle are exploring a loan with an option to buy while Roma prefer a permanent sale but may accept a loan with a sizeable fee or obligation to buy.
Eddie Howe wants more attacking options Howe sees one more striker as crucial to competing on multiple fronts this season. Dovbyk, who arrived at AS Roma from La Liga outfit Girona in the summer of 2024, has made a solid impression during his first year in Italy but his future at the Stadio Olimpico already looks uncertain. The Ukrainian international featured 32 times across all competitions in his debut Serie A campaign, contributing 12 goals and three assists.
Newcastle are understood to be exploring the possibility of a loan deal with an option to buy, a structure that would allow them to reinforce immediately while keeping long-term finances in check. Roma would prefer a permanent sale, but with time running out in the window, the Italian club are believed to be open to temporary agreement if a sizeable loan fee or an obligation to buy is included.
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