everton AS Roma are interested in a potential deal for striker Artem Dovbyk this summer, as his future at Roma remains in doubt.

Roma Giallorosa report That the ‘track to Everton’ will be alive for the Ukrainian striker this summer.

Everton introduced ‘special solution’

According to their information, Everton could offer the Italian side a ‘special solution’ given the shared ownership under the Friedkin Group.

Everton will consider loaning the striker until the end of next season. This will allow the 28-year-old to get back to his ‘best physical condition’ and basically rebuild himself after a tough campaign.

It would also give Everton the third striker that David Moyes wants this summer, without spending too much of their budget on a signing. And the relationship between the two clubs, which have yet to transfer any players, could facilitate transfers for all.

However there may be competition. Roma Giallorosa also reported that Napoli are among the clubs most interested in Dovbek. They had already asked about him during the January transfer window.

His profile is one that sporting director Giovanni Manna considers ‘very pleasant’. He continues to monitor the situation around him ahead of the next season.

€20m offer from Napoli

The belief is that they could return with an offer of around €20m in the coming weeks. Keeping in mind financial fairness and the need to make capital gains by June 30, Roma will consider^th.

Such a cash offer would be even more favorable than Everton’s loan offer, at least in terms of the books. But it would also mean directly strengthening the squad that Roma are chasing in Serie A. There is only a three-point gap between fifth-placed Napoli and second-placed Juventus.

This is something that Roma will have to consider in the coming weeks. Do they prefer a straight sale to Napoli or, use their relationship with Everton in the hope that Artem Dovbyk will re-establish himself in the Premier League?

Everton’s The owners, the Friedkin Group, are confident that they have made the necessary arrangements for Everton and Roma to compete in the same competition next season.

Corriere dello sport report Today on ‘Leak’ from Roma. He confirmed that the US group has ensured that there will be no potential conflict.

Roma don’t worry

The Italian newspaper reports that Roma are not worried about a potential multiple-ownership issue with Everton ahead of next season.

According to leaks from the club, the owners have already analyzed all possible scenarios. He is confident that there will be no problems or negative consequences for the Roma.

The Friedkin Group, in fact, is confident that both teams will eventually be able to participate in the same European competitions without any problems.

The potential issue is that Everton and Roma are both currently in contention for Europe next season. The former focus more on the Europa League and Conference League, while the Italians emphasize the Champions League.

rules prohibit two clubs under the same ownership By participating in the same European competition. The club that finished higher in its domestic league will remain in the tournament for which it qualified.

The main issue for Everton and Roma is Dan Friedkin. He is chairman of both clubs, while there are also corporate ties between the two through ‘structures’ controlled by the Friedkin Group.

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UEFA has addressed similar cases before, such as Manchester City with Crystal Palace and Lyon, or Verona.

In some situations, the so-called ‘blind trust’ system was used. It is designed to guarantee the managerial independence of the clubs involved.

There is no indication that the Friedkin Group intends to do the same with Roma or Everton. But the message in Italy is that Roma are not in danger of being punished.

Friedkins, for his part, is probably waiting to see how the season pans out in Italy and England before announcing his plans.

With both facing fierce competition in the race for Europe, there is no rush to declare what they have done. But the Americans are confident they have a solution that will satisfy UEFA.

Jhon Lucumi is looking increasingly likely to leave Bologna in the summer, and Sunderland are very interested in a transfer after failing to hire him a few months ago.

The defender was in the news as a transfer marker for Bologna last summer. The Black Cats made an offer to sign him immediately after his release clause expired. Those times were unfortunate for the Premier League club.

Lukumi was very curious – as covered sports witness in the past, but Bologna managed to hold on to it. The Rossoblu were proud of their decision, even though the Colombian had refused a renewal beyond 2027.

Fast forward to now, and Lukumi has yet to commit to a new deal and is looking to depart in the summer.

There is still interest from Sunderland but there is a new contender in the race.

AS Roma in the hunt

Forzaroma’s francesco balzani It is reported that Lukumi will be a prize asset for the summer transfer window. The journalist is confident that Bologna will not force him to stay and that he will not sign any new agreements.

Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini has had a ‘long-standing crush’ on the South American since his time at Atalanta. They also attempted to sign him last summer and now, with Ivan Ndika leaving, a deal could become possible.

Roma could make up to €40m from the Ivorian’s exit and use that money to sign Lucumi.

Their biggest hurdle is Sunderland, who remain interested. It is believed that Colombians have long been in love with the Italian capital and have often expressed this on social media. But he might also like to go to England – as happened last summer.

The Premier League and additional finance should change this.

Sunderland transfer competition heats up

Given that Lukumi’s contract expires in 2027, it is no surprise that competition for him is increasing. In January, even Manchester City were mentioned as contenders, but it felt like a fleeting interest based on injuries.

While Sunderland have made progress this year, Lukumi may feel like he must compete for silverware.

He won the Coppa Italia with Bologna last season, and has also been playing in Europe for two seasons now. Ideally this is why he might prefer to join a major club that guarantees him playing at a high level.

That said, he clearly fancied a transfer to Sunderland last summer and has since established himself further.

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AS Roma are considering Everton left-back Vitaly Mykolenko as part of their plans for the upcoming summer transfer window.

According to Forza RomaThe Everton defender is on sporting director Frederic Massara’s shortlist as the club prepares for a number of summer departures.

Roma aim for low-cost reinforcements ahead of summer rebuild

Roma are expected to see several first team departures at the end of the season. Financial limitations are currently shaping the club’s rebuilding strategy.

This led sporting director Frederic Massara to prefer affordable, ready-made options that could immediately strengthen the team without requiring large investments. Mykolenko would be one of the more suitable characters.

Roma believe Mykolenko could step straight into their starting eleven, especially given the appeal of a potential free transfer.

Everton’s contract stance complicates potential deal

However, reports have indicated that neither Everton or Mykolenko are planning on parting ways this summer.

speaking in novemberMykolenko rejected suggestions that he was unwilling to negotiate a new Everton deal, and insisted he would remain happy at the club.

“That I don’t want to negotiate (on a contract) with Everton is a complete lie, because we haven’t talked about it yet,” he explained.

“I know my agent will be speaking to Everton representatives soon. I don’t even think about it because I love playing for this club, I get a kick out of here, that’s the most important thing for me. My family is living comfortably here. Basically, there’s nothing more to say.

“It doesn’t affect me. I know how the coaching staff feels about me, how the club feels about me.”

Ukrainian outlet The Express also reported that Everton Planned to use a contract clause to extend his deal until 2027. This would make them willing to sell the defender this summer rather than losing him for free.

Friedkin Group’s ownership could influence negotiations

For now, Roma are expected to monitor the situation closely as they consider their summer options.

They are bracing themselves for a summer exit, all on free transfers, forcing them to rely on low-cost deals or even free transfers. However, it is unlikely that Everton will let them take Mykolenko for free.

Instead, perhaps a deal is to be made between the two clubs looking at shared ownership under the Friedkin Group.

For now, Roma will simply monitor the situation and continue to assess their options. But Mykolenko is an option that Massara is evaluating based on what he can and can’t do.

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