Bologna express interest in Napoli midfielder Folorunsho
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Bologna have reportedly opened talks to sign Napoli midfielder Michael Folorunsho, who is available for transfer this summer.
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Attributed to original sourceReports in Italy claim that Bologna have shown an interest in signing Napoli midfielder Michael Folorunsho, who has returned to the Stadio Maradona following his loan spell with Cagliari in 2025-26.
Bologna request information for Napoli’s Folorunsho According to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio , Bologna have requested information around Folorunsho, who made 28 Serie A appearances last term while Cagliari finished relatively comfortably in 14th place.
Folorunsho has been on Napoli’s books since 2019, but has only made six league appearances for the Partenopei and has been sent out on loan eight different times, turning out for Cagliari, Fiorentina and Hellas Verona in the top flight.
Italy international Michael Folorunsho poses for photo alongside Partenopei President Aurelio De Laurentiis after signing new Napoli contract until 2029. Folorunsho was part of the Italy national team squad for EURO 2024 under Luciano Spalletti and has two caps to his name from matches in and around that tournament.
Bologna are yet to make any new signings under new head coach Domenico Tedesco , who was appointed as the replacement for Vincenzo Italiano on June 2.
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What happened
Bologna are exploring a move for Napoli midfielder Michael Folorunsho, who is understood to be on the market this transfer window. Folorunsho spent last season on loan at Fiorentina and has attracted interest from several Italian clubs. Napoli are open to selling the 25-year-old, and Bologna see him as a potential addition to strengthen their midfield. No fee or personal terms have been disclosed yet.
Chance analysis
Folorunsho is a physical, box-to-box midfielder who adds energy and aerial presence. For Bologna, adding him would reinforce a midfield that may need depth after their Champions League campaign. From Napoli's perspective, a sale would generate funds and free up a squad spot. The transfer is still in early stages with no concrete terms reported.
If completed, Bologna gain a versatile midfield option while Napoli offload a surplus player for transfer revenue.
Monitor for confirmation of fee and personal terms; if completed, Bologna's midfield depth improves and Napoli recoup a transfer fee.