Dovbyk offered to Napoli and Benfica

Roma’s winter transfer window is entering a phase of interlocking situations where every move is tied to a domino effect involving the major European clubs.

At the center of sporting director Frederic Massara’s maneuvers remains the position of Artem Dovbyk: the Ukrainian striker, now on the fringes of Gian Piero Gasperini’s coaching project, is on the market.

According to Corriere dello Sport, his agents have begun a round of consultations, also offering the player to Napoli.

The Neapolitan club, struggling with Lorenzo Lucca, is cautiously evaluating Dovbyk’s profile. Napoli currently faces a zero balance sheet.

Sporting director Manna is stalling, also eyeing the Premier League with interest and monitoring emerging talents such as Argentine Milton Pereyra.

For Roma, the sale of Dovbyk is a necessary condition to free up the resources and squad space needed to complete the Raspadori-Zirkzee double deal, but the road to Castel Volturno currently appears uphill.

At the same time, the situation surrounding Lorenzo Lucca is evolving.

The former Udinese player, paid €35 ​​million in the summer by Napoli, has failed to establish himself and is now seeking a relaunch.

José Mourinho’s Benfica has made a move for him, inquiring about a possible loan.

Although a swap deal with Roma was initially considered, bringing Dovbyk to the shadow of Vesuvius and Lucca to Trigoria, the Giallorossi have chosen to decline this dual option.

Massara’s strategy is clear: the goal is to cash in on the Ukrainian’s departure or save his hefty salary to focus on more dynamic players suited to Gasperini’s style of football.

With West Ham focused on Castellanos and Betis watching from afar, Roma finds themselves locked in a diplomatic chess game.

Time is running out, especially with the trip to Lecce looming and Gasperini’s desire to have the new additions integrated into the squad as quickly as possible.