Tue. Aug 12th, 2025

Leeds and West Ham Pursue Dovbyk, Roma Considers Krstovic

Premier League clubs Leeds United and West Ham United have set their sights on Roma striker Artem Dovbyk. Meanwhile, the Italian club is eyeing Lecce forward Nikola Krstovic as a potential replacement if Dovbyk departs.

Dovbyk, who joined Roma last summer for €38.5 million, has struggled to adapt to Serie A football. His situation has reportedly worsened under new manager Gian Piero Gasperini, whose tactical approach differs from what the Ukrainian striker is accustomed to.

English Clubs Show Interest

Leeds United recently sent scouts to observe Dovbyk during a friendly match against Everton. West Ham had previously expressed interest in the striker, suggesting a move to the Premier League could be on the horizon for the 26-year-old.

Roma`s Contingency Plan

Should Dovbyk leave, Roma has already identified his potential successor. Lecce`s Nikola Krstovic is reportedly eager to make the move to the Stadio Olimpico. Interestingly, Leeds United had initially approached Krstovic, but the player declined, preferring to remain in Serie A.

As the transfer window progresses, it remains to be seen whether Dovbyk will make the switch to the Premier League and if Roma will succeed in securing Krstovic`s services as a replacement.

By Vihaan Mehrotra

In the heart of Bangalore lives and works Vihaan Mehrotra, one of modern India's most insightful sports analysts. His childhood passion for cricket and field hockey evolved into a successful career. His daily column in Bangalore's digital media covers all significant world sporting events, from cricket matches to badminton tournaments. As a sports betting expert, he developed his own methodology for analyzing team statistics. His IPL match predictions are renowned for their 75% accuracy rate.

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