With Lewis Ferguson ruled out for six months by knee surgery, Bologna are turning to Venezia and USMNT midfielder Tenner Tessmann.
Scotland international Ferguson has been a key figure in the Rossoblu this season and had attracted huge offers from the likes of Juventus.
However, a torn anterior cruciate ligament effectively ends that speculation and also means Bologna need a replacement if they are to be in Europe next term.
According to Calciomercato.com, their primary target is another English speaker, 22-year-old American Tessmann.
Tessmann the target
He has been in Italy since 2021 when making the move to Venezia, who are currently battling for promotion from Serie B.
Tessmann made 33 Serie B appearances so far this season, scoring six goals and providing three assists, and would fit the bill for Bologna.
His contract only runs to June 2025, so a deal can be done at a good price of circa €6m.
Much could depend on whether the Lagunari can earn promotion to Serie A.