Dovbyk wanted by Leeds United and West Ham, as Roma look to Krstovic | OneFootball

Leeds United and West Ham United are reportedly targeting Artem Dovbyk, and if he is sold, Roma will reinvest in Lecce striker Nikola Krstovic.

Dovbyk was a big investment from FC Girona last summer for €38.5m, but has struggled to replicate his form in LaLiga to Serie A football.

The situation seems to have gone from bad to worse under new coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who has very different requirements for his centre-forward.

Premier League interest in Dovbyk

UDINE, ITALY – JANUARY 26: Artem Dovbyk of AS Roma looks on during the Serie A match between Udinese and AS Roma at Stadio Friuli on January 26, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Leeds United sent scouts to watch the Ukraine international during the friendly encounter with Everton over the weekend.

West Ham United had already been interested in the striker, who a Premier League move could be on the horizon.

EMPOLI, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Nikola Krstovic of US Lecce celebrates the victory after during the Serie A match between Empoli and Lecce at Stadio Carlo Castellani on January 11, 2025 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

If he is sold, then the Giallorossi already have his replacement in mind, as Lecce star Krstovic is eager to make the move to the Stadio Olimpico.

Curiously, Leeds United had approached Krstovic first, but he wants to remain in Serie A and turned them down.