Genoa eye former Inter striker Taremi to plug centre‑forward gap

Genoa are desperate to fill the centre‑forward void left after their recent striker exit, and former Inter attacker Mehdi Taremi has emerged as a viable option, having netted 16 goals for Olympiacos last season and featuring at the summer World Cup, according to reports on May 02, 2026.

Evan Ferguson remains preferred profile

According to Il Secolo XIX via CalcioMercato, Daniele De Rossi’s side still see Evan Ferguson as their preferred profile. The loan move from Brighton is progressing, with the Irishman expected to join Genoa on a temporary deal.

However, the timeline for the Irishman’s return from ankle surgery complicates the arrangement. Genoa must align the loan with Ferguson’s rehabilitation schedule before finalising any agreement.

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Other loan targets and market scan

Genoa are also exploring Lorenzo Lucca, whose club Napoli they face at Marassi this weekend, as another loan option. In addition, the club monitors Montenegrin forward Milutin Osmajic at Preston and Moroccan striker Tawfik Bentayeb at Union Touarga as they weigh every avenue before the market closes.

A photo taken at the Gewiss Stadium on MAY 02, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy shows Daniele De Rossi watching the Serie A match. The image underscores the club’s focus on strengthening the attack ahead of the season’s final phase.

With the transfer window drawing to a close, Genoa must decide quickly whether to secure Taremi, Ferguson, Lucca or one of the overseas prospects. The club’s urgency reflects the need to replace the departing striker and maintain competitiveness in Serie A.