Artem Dovbic has admitted his agent had previous talks with Italian clubs. Girona and Ukraine striker Artem Dovbyk has revealed that. His agent Oleksei Lundowski has held talks with an Italian club. Without naming them. But it is believed to be Napoli, who recently appointed Antonio Conte as their new manager. And AC Milan, who are looking for a new striker. According to Diario AS on Sunday.

Dovbyk joined Girona from Dnipro in the summer of 2023 for €7m and has signed a contract until 2028. With the 26-year-old reportedly having a €40m release clause UFABET 

The Ukraine international enjoyed a breakthrough debut for Girona. Scoring 24 goals in the La Liga and becoming the first player outside Barcelona and Real Madrid to win the Pichichi award. Or La Liga top scorer, for the first time in 15 years. 

Such performances have seen Artem Dovbic attract interest from a number of clubs, with Atletico Madrid and Barcelona linked. As well as sides from the Premier League and Italy. With the 26-year-old admitting his representatives have been in talks with a number of Italian clubs.

‘Yes, my agent has spoken with several clubs in Italy.’ Dovbic said. 

Girona are reportedly keen to keep Dovbyk at the club next season in time for the club’s first Champions League appearance. But if they are to sell the 26-year-old forward they will demand no less than €35m.