With Calafiori close to a move to Arsenal, the Bologna is looking for a new defender. The hottest names seemed to be Hummels – recently released from Borussia Dortmund – and Bijol from Udinese, but in the last few hours another candidate has gained traction. According to what is reported by Sports Courierin the sights of the Bologna management there is Daniel Rugani.
The centre-back recently extended his contract with Juventus until 2026, but it seems he is destined to leave Turin anyway. There is no shortage of offers for him: one comes from Saudi Arabia and, in recent weeks, there was also talk of Atalanta. This is another Italian player arriving in Bologna after Cambiaghi: an important issue for the rossoblù.
Now it remains to be seen if and how to start negotiations. Relations with Juventus are not so idyllic, due to the recent clash on the market when the Bianconeri tried to secure Calafiori. However, the esteem between Sartori and Giuntoli remains: a decisive aspect in this negotiation. However, Bologna is willing to welcome Rugani only in the face of certain conditions, both economic and contractual. An intention already communicated to Torchia, the player’s agent. There are therefore several dots to connect, to start everything and bring the Juventus defender under Italiano’s orders.