Torino open door to Cacciamani sale as Roma prepare to raise offer

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.

Artem Dovbyk could return to Roma as early as January, with Bologna reportedly considering ending his loan six months early. The Ukrainian striker's spell at Bologna, intended to revive his career after a difficult season, has not gone to plan. Matteo Moretto raised the possibility on Fabrizio Romano's YouTube channel, and Il Resto del Carlino also reports that Bologna are weighing their January departures, including that of the former Girona player. Dovbyk's numbers at Bologna are modest: five league appearances, no starts and one goal. More worrying for the player is his fading status under Raffaele Palladino. Even with no other recognised strikers available, the coach has often preferred alternatives, using Odgaard as a centre-forward. In the most recent match against Parma, Dovbyk stayed on the bench for the full ninety minutes. Money also weighs on Bologna's thinking. Dovbyk earns around three million euros net per season, a significant outlay for a player who currently has no place in the side. The loan, which carries an option to buy, runs until 30 June 2027, but the two clubs could discuss an early termination. The situation is not settled. Bologna chief executive Claudio Fenucci has, at least publicly, ruled out any immediate intention to sell Dovbyk, stressing that the player has important qualities and above all needs to regain confidence. That stance is more cautious than the market speculation and leaves room for a revival in the coming weeks. A early return to Roma would not be automatic. Bologna cannot end the loan unilaterally for technical reasons without Roma's consent, unless the agreement contains specific clauses. A mutual termination would also require the agreement of the player. Roma could therefore refuse Bologna's request and keep the loan in place until its scheduled expiry. Talks between the clubs would serve to establish whether conditions for a shared solution exist. Dovbyk will meanwhile try to use his call-up to the Ukraine squad to regain minutes and confidence. The coming weeks could decide his future, with January approaching and Roma at risk of another outgoing deal to manage.

Former Inter coach Andrea Stramaccioni has strongly backed Roma signing Endrick, saying the Brazilian is exactly what the club needs, speaking on Te la do io Tokyo. Stramaccioni said: "Endrick is a different player, one that Roma don't have in their striking group. He was born a centre-forward, and has done it with Brazil too, but he has shown he is a top player in every position in attack. He is different and has no weak points. He is a player who would take Roma to another level." He added that the lack of a left-sided wide player with pace is a separate issue and has nothing to do with Endrick. He also drew a comparison with Nico Paz's move to Como. Stramaccioni believes Roma still need more than one addition to take the squad up a level under Gian Piero Gasperini. He argued that the attacking options are not enough on their own, and that a left-footed full-back or winger would be a major boost. The former coach said that a left-footed player on the flank would be "impressive" for Gasperini, adding that Roma currently lack one. He also said that a full-back who attacks the depth of the pitch can create very interesting situations. On the title race, Stramaccioni said: "Roma can fight for the Scudetto. Inter, when they have all their players available, are a really strong side and have something extra. But Roma have cut the gap. Como are a little bit further behind." On Gasperini, he said: "Gasp takes the best qualities of a player, enhances them and minimises their flaws. Hermoso is an example of this, as is Ghilardi." He also spoke about José Mourinho and his time at Real Madrid, saying: "Mourinho put the dots on the i's in Madrid, and he has qualities that other coaches don't have."