Sunderland Offered Roma Striker Artem Dovbyk

Sunderland have been offered the opportunity to sign Roma striker Artem Dovbyk during the January transfer window, as the club continues its impressive return to the Premier League. The 28-year-old Ukrainian international, who has scored twice in Serie A this season despite injury disruptions, is no longer part of Roma's long-term plans under coach Gian Piero Gasperini.

Italian reports indicate that Roma sporting director Frédéric Massara has directly approached Sunderland about the forward, valued at around 22 million pounds. The offer comes amid Roma's active efforts to offload Dovbyk, who joined the club last summer but has struggled for consistency due to fitness issues. Gasperini has expressed dissatisfaction with Dovbyk's performances, alongside those of teammate Evan Ferguson, prompting the Serie A side to seek buyers before the winter window opens.

Sunderland are not alone in their interest. West Ham United are monitoring the striker as a potential replacement for Niclas Füllkrug, who is close to completing a move to AC Milan after undergoing medical tests. Everton have also been linked, with reports suggesting Roma could explore a swap deal involving their forward Beto,...