Everton loan move for Artem Dovbyk Roma transfer latest

Everton are exploring a loan deal for AS Roma striker Artem Dovbyk this summer, with the shared ownership between the two clubs under the Friedkin Group offering a potential route to a transfer that a straight cash purchase would not, according to Roma Giallorossa.

Dovbyk’s future at Roma is in serious doubt following a difficult campaign, nd the Italian club are actively looking at their options heading into the summer transfer window. The Ukrainian striker, 28, is one of several players Roma are prepared to move on, and Everton have emerged as a credible destination through a connection that goes well beyond football.

Roma Giallorossa report that the track leading to Everton remains alive, with the Toffees exploring the possibility of taking Dovbyk on loan until the end of next season. The idea is that a move to the Premier League would allow the striker to recover his best physical condition and effectively relaunch himself after a campaign that has fallen below expectations in Rome.

How the Friedkin Group connection gives Everton an Artem Dovbyk advantage

The key detail that makes this transfer viable is the ownership structure. Both Roma and Everton fall under the Friedkin Group umbrella, which creates a level of trust and communication between the two clubs that would not exist in a standard transfer negotiation. Everton could offer what Roma Giallorossa describe as a “particular solution” to the issue of Dovbyk’s future, one that a third-party club simply could not replicate.

No player has moved between the two clubs since the Friedkin Group’s involvement, which makes this a potential landmark deal in that shared relationship. The loan structure would also suit Everton in terms of budget, giving David Moyes the third striker he is reportedly targeting this summer without committing a significant portion of their transfer funds to an outright purchase.

Napoli’s €20m offer complicates Artem Dovbyk’s future

The complication for Everton is that Napoli are also firmly in the picture. Roma Giallorossa report that Napoli had already asked about Dovbyk in January, with sporting director Giovanni Manna described as finding his profile “very pleasing”. The belief is that Napoli could return with a formal offer of around €20 million in the coming weeks.

A cash offer of that size would be considerably more attractive to Roma from a financial fair play perspective, particularly given the club’s need to record capital gains before June 30th. A loan deal from Everton, however structured, does not deliver the same balance sheet benefit that an outright sale generates.

Roma’s dilemma is therefore a genuine one. Accept Napoli’s €20 million and strengthen a direct Serie A rival who currently sit just three points behind them in the table, or use the Friedkin connection to send Dovbyk to Everton on loan, protect their league position and hope the striker rediscovers his form in the Premier League. Both options have clear merits and clear drawbacks, and the decision Roma make will determine which club gets one of the more intriguing strikers available this summer.