Roma open to Dovbyk sale but Ferguson convinces Gasperini even less | OneFootball

The future of Artem Dovbyk is hanging in the balance and it would not be surprising if he were to leave Roma in the coming weeks.

However, from Gian Piero Gasperini’s words yesterday, an even clearer picture has emerged: his level of appreciation for Evan Ferguson is lower still.

ROME, ITALY – DECEMBER 15: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, looks on prior to the Serie A match between AS Roma and Como 1907 at Stadio Olimpico on December 15, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

The coach did not mince his words. Gasperini would make the same choices again if he could go back, namely, Paulo Dybala as a false nine, with little regard for the talent signed from Brighton.

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Dovbyk can still attract interest, particularly from England (a swap involving Beto has been mentioned but never developed) or Spain.

Ferguson, on the other hand, does not convince. The clear impression is that Gasperini’s comments were yet another message to the club.

ROME, ITALY – DECEMBER 15: Evan Ferguson of AS Roma looks on during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Como 1907 at Stadio Olimpico on December 15, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

As we have already reported, the coach has made his preferences clear: Giacomo Raspadori and Joshua Zirkzee.

Gasperini would like to secure the former Napoli forward immediately, allowing Roma to then wait for the green light from Manchester United regarding Zirkzee.

Timing will be crucial, so as not to further disappoint a coach who, last summer, felt his requests were not fully met.