Dovbyk could return to Roma in January as Bologna weigh loan exit

Bologna are reportedly weighing up whether to end Artem Dovbyk's loan early during the January transfer window, with talks between the Emilian club and Roma expected in the coming weeks. The report, attributed to Matteo Moretto on Fabrizio Romano's YouTube channel, says the Ukrainian striker has not fully convinced Bologna. Dovbyk left Rome last summer in search of more regular football, but his time at Bologna has fallen short of expectations. Injuries and a change of coach have limited his minutes. Roma, for their part, do not currently consider Dovbyk a priority within their technical project, so the two clubs will discuss the best solution for the striker's future. The Italian report notes that Dovbyk could see his situation change again in January, with the two clubs due to meet to take stock of the position.

Bologna are considering terminating Artem Dovbyk's loan early, with the Ukrainian striker potentially returning to Roma as soon as January, according to market expert Matteo Moretto. Five matches into the season, Dovbyk has scored just one goal for Bologna, and the club are unhappy with his output. The forward has failed to fit into the systems of coach Palladino, and at Casteldebole, Bologna's training ground, there are growing doubts that he is the right striker to build around for the rest of the campaign. Roma had not factored such a scenario into their plans. At Trigoria, the club have set up the season without counting on Dovbyk, and an early return would risk disrupting their plans. For that reason, talks are scheduled between the two clubs to take stock of the situation and determine the best solution. Moretto said: "There will be a meeting with Roma." Dovbyk's future has once again become uncertain, and January could bring a new twist.

Roma are already looking beyond the expiry of Marten de Roon's contract, with the club reportedly keen to extend the Dutch midfielder's deal for next season if he continues playing at his current level. Il Corriere dello Sport reports that the board would be prepared to retain him beyond his current contract, should the 35-year-old decide to keep playing and the season continue at the current standard, a scenario considered likely at present. De Roon arrived in the summer to reunite with Gian Piero Gasperini and bring experience and reliability to the new Giallorossi project. He has shown important qualities both technically and physically, and he will turn 36 in March, an age that does not appear to be an obstacle. The former Atalanta player has shown he can meet the demands of Gasperini's football, quickly becoming a reference point for the midfield and the dressing room. The financial side is not expected to complicate any agreement. Over the summer the player had already preferred the chance to work again with Gasperini, who had personally contacted him to convince him to move to the capital. De Roon's priority, the report says, remains to be useful to Roma and to his longtime coach. After his first weeks were devoted mainly to recovering his best condition, following a complicated summer, De Roon has gradually settled into his new daily life. He has moved to Casal Palocco, close to some of his teammates, and his relationship with Roma and the environment at Trigoria is strengthening. The first assessment is therefore already strongly positive, and according to the newspaper, should De Roon decide to continue his career, agreeing a renewal could become little more than a formality.

Bologna are reportedly weighing up whether to end Artem Dovbyk's loan early during the January transfer window, with talks between the Emilian club and Roma expected in the coming weeks. The report, attributed to Matteo Moretto on Fabrizio Romano's YouTube channel, says the Ukrainian striker has not fully convinced Bologna. Dovbyk left Rome last summer in search of more regular football, but his time at Bologna has fallen short of expectations. Injuries and a change of coach have limited his minutes. Roma, for their part, do not currently consider Dovbyk a priority within their technical project, so the two clubs will discuss the best solution for the striker's future. The Italian report notes that Dovbyk could see his situation change again in January, with the two clubs due to meet to take stock of the position.

Bologna are considering terminating Artem Dovbyk's loan early, with the Ukrainian striker potentially returning to Roma as soon as January, according to market expert Matteo Moretto. Five matches into the season, Dovbyk has scored just one goal for Bologna, and the club are unhappy with his output. The forward has failed to fit into the systems of coach Palladino, and at Casteldebole, Bologna's training ground, there are growing doubts that he is the right striker to build around for the rest of the campaign. Roma had not factored such a scenario into their plans. At Trigoria, the club have set up the season without counting on Dovbyk, and an early return would risk disrupting their plans. For that reason, talks are scheduled between the two clubs to take stock of the situation and determine the best solution. Moretto said: "There will be a meeting with Roma." Dovbyk's future has once again become uncertain, and January could bring a new twist.

Roman radio pundits have been debating Roma's interest in Real Madrid forward Endrick, with several saying a loan is the likely route. Andrea Pugliese on Radio Radio Pomeriggio (104.5) said: “La Roma a gennaio va alla ricerca di un prestito secco, massimo con diritto di riscatto per motivi finanziari. Per Endrick era tutto fatto in estate ed è una cosa che confermano anche in Spagna. Mourinho continua ad opporsi a una sua cessione per egoismo. La Roma potrebbe lavorare anche per Gittens perché al Chelsea non gioca. So con certezza che Fonseca prenderebbe Endrick al volo e allo Sporting il brasiliano si troverebbe bene per la lingua e per il rapporto che ha con il tecnico. Endrick alla Roma? Firmerei non domani ma ieri.” Ugo Trani on Tele Radio Stereo (92.7) turned to Mora, saying Roma currently pay 25 million to Porto for him, and that acquiring 100% of his rights would take the total to 50 million. He added: “Mora sta facendo bene in campionato e in Champions, il problema sono i rendimenti di Vaz e Dovbyk. Quando il Bologna ti rimanderà indietro Dovbyk potrai cederlo solo in prestito, i problemi della Roma sono questi. Endrick allo Sporting? Stanno parlando con più club perché Mourinho non vuole darlo ai Friedkin. A Endrick se metti 5 club davanti sceglie comunque la Roma. I dirigenti della Roma si sono mossi con quelli del Real Madrid con il Procuratore del calciatore e con lo stesso Endrick. Lo scoglio Mourinho resta, se può fare uno scherzetto ai Friedkin lo farebbe. Non è stato contento che ha vinto contro la Roma? Certo, ma non per i tifosi, per i Friedkin.” Roberto Pruzzo (Radio Radio Pomeriggio - 104,5) said: “Endrick vuole giocare. Il campionato italiano è diventato di seconda fascia, i giocatori vengono qua da noi a fare tirocinio. Dumfries all’Inter faceva la differenza, nel Real non gioca mai. Endrick è forte, qua troverebbe una collocazione. Sarebbe una bella sfida anche per lui trovare la titolarità in una squadra che sta andando molto bene…” Piero Torri (Radio Manà Manà - 90,9) said: “Serve porsi una serie di domande su Endrick. Lo considero una punta. Secondo me non è il giocatore che la Roma sta cercando come caratteristiche.” Filippo Biafora (Radio Manà Manà - 90,9) focused on playing time: “La questione per Endrick è una sola: deve giocare tanto. Mi domando se con Gasperini giocherebbe tutte le partite. Non ne sono certo. Sicuramente entrerebbe più in campo di quanto non faccia oggi al Real Madrid. Credo che il tecnico di Grugliasco lo vedrebbe sul centro-destra.” Lorenzo Pes (Teleradiostereo - 92,7) was more focused on Roma's current attack: “La gestione di Dybala mi incuriosisce. L’assetto migliore potrebbe essere quello visto con il Real Madrid con Soulé a destra e Paulo a sinistra. Con Dybala Malen rende al massimo ma la produzione offensiva non è diminuita. Il giocatore migliore in questo inizio di stagione è Hermoso.”