Genoa's Search for a New Centre-Forward: Taremi and Ferguson on the Radar

Genoa’s hunt for a new centre-forward is turning into one of the more intriguing subplots of the window, with former Inter striker Mehdi Taremi now firmly on their radar.

Daniele De Rossi and the club hierarchy continue to push for Evan Ferguson as the ideal profile. The Brighton forward is still considered the priority target on a loan deal, according to Il Secolo XIX via CalcioMercato, but the move is tangled in medical reality: the Irishman is working his way back from ankle surgery, and the recovery timeline is making negotiations far from straightforward.

While Ferguson remains the dream, Genoa are keeping their options alive. Lorenzo Lucca is another name in bold on De Rossi’s list, and the timing is striking. The tall striker belongs to Napoli, the very side Genoa will face at Marassi this weekend, offering an up-close look at a potential solution to their No. 9 problem.

Taremi sits in a different bracket: not the headline objective, but a serious, experienced alternative. The Iranian international hit 16 goals for Olympiacos last season after leaving Inter and featured at this summer’s World Cup, credentials that keep him firmly in the conversation. He is not at the top of Genoa’s shortlist, yet he remains under active consideration, with rival clubs also circling and ready to test his intentions.

De Rossi’s staff are casting the net beyond Serie A as the clock ticks down on the market. Milutin Osmajic of Preston is being tracked, with the Montenegrin forward viewed as another possible fit. Moroccan striker Tawfik Bentayeb at Union Touarga is also under observation, a sign that Genoa are scouring every corner of the market in search of the right profile.

One thing is clear: Genoa will not go into the new phase of the season without addressing the centre-forward role. The only question left is which name ends up leading De Rossi’s attack when the window finally slams shut.