Overview

• Talks over a loan exchange between Santiago Gimenez and Artem Dovbyk reached a standstill with no agreement before Italy’s window closed.
• Clubs failed to align on key mechanics, including any option to buy and personal terms for the players.
• Sky Sport Italia reported Chelsea made an approach for Gimenez earlier in the day, but the agent’s statement ended prospects of a move.
• With no incoming striker secured, Roma are now expected to keep Dovbyk and have paused linked dealings such as Tommaso Baldanzi’s proposed loan to Hellas Verona.
• Roma explored alternatives late, including Chelsea’s Tyrique George, while Breel Embolo is set to join Rennes rather than move to the Olimpico.