Newcastle United eye move for AS Roma striker Artem Dovbyk | OneFootball

Newcastle United are in talks to bring AS Roma striker Artem Dovbyk to St James’ Park according to the Sun.

They recently signed Germany international striker Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart, but manager Eddie Howe wants another forward.

The Magpies are now looking to sign Dovbyk on loan with a view to a buy.

The 28-year-old Ukrainian cost the Serie A club £35 million last summer, and he could be available for £30m this time around.

Dovbyk bagged 17 goals and four assists last term after leaving Girona with 25 goals and ten assists at the end of 2023-24.

He has the physicality and strength to hit the ground running in the English top-flight, and having him and Woltemade in attack would be huge for Newcastle.

They have been frustrated in their attempts to sign Brentford striker Yoane Wissa and his Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Jorgen Strand Larsen.

They have had bids rejected for the duo, and they are now ready to approach Roma with an offer to sign Dovbyk initially on loan, with an obligation to buy.

Newcastle have yet to win a Premier League game this season, drawing twice and losing the other one.

Their lack of striking power in the absence of the wantaway Alexander Isak has been brutally exposed.

They drew blanks in front of goal in their two draws, and having Woltemade and Dovbyk or another striker in place after the international break will come in very handy.