Roma demands a lot of money from Villarreal for Dovbyk

The Villarreal CF has shown a clear interest in strengthening its forward line for the final stretch of the summer transfer market, and one of the names on its agenda is Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk. However, the initial talks with AS Roma have not been fruitful. The Italian side has made it clear that they are not willing to negotiate a loan deal and will only consider a departure if an offer close to 25 million euros is presented.

Dovbyk, 28 years old, arrived at the Roman club just a year ago from Girona in a deal worth 30 million. Despite not fully meeting expectations in Serie A, the capital city team aims to recoup part of the investment, thus ruling out any option that does not involve an immediate economic return.

A Price Prohibitive for Villarreal

The forward, who left a positive impression during his time in LaLiga with 24 goals and 10 assists in 39 matches, is seen by Villarreal as an ideal option to lead their attack. His physical strength, knowledge of the Spanish league, and goal-scoring ability make him a highly sought-after profile by the club's sporting direction.

However, as reported by FutbolFantasy, in Castellón, they are not willing to spend more than 20 million euros, significantly complicating the deal. Currently, the positions are far apart, and negotiations could drag on until the final moments of the market, hoping for Roma to lower its demands. Meanwhile, Villarreal is exploring other alternatives, but Dovbyk remains the priority.

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