The agent of Southampton striker Manolo Gabbadini says his client could join Bologna but “it depends on the club’s plans”.
The Italian international married his wife in the city and his son, Tommaso, was born there.
That has inevitably led to talk he could join the Rossoblu, especially as he’s started just one game since December 16.
The agent of Southampton striker Manolo Gabbadini says his client could join Bologna but “it depends on the club’s plans”.
The Italian international married his wife in the city and his son, Tommaso, was born there.
That has inevitably led to talk he could join the Rossoblu, especially as he’s started just one game since December 16.
“Before anything else it must be emphasised that Manolo is in the Premier League where he’s doing well, even if he’s not playing right now,” Silvio Pagliari told Corriere di Bologna.
“Before leaving he’d think about it for a long time, and among others there are Premier League clubs thinking about him.
“I don’t want to create illusions [for Bologna], it’s true that Manolo is tied to this city and its people but he also wants to play in a team with big ambitions.
“If Bologna are ready to do the deal – despite its very high numbers – I want to make it clear it would also depend on the club’s plans.
“It’s clear that if they were to offer participation in the Champions League within three years, a new stadium and the signing of other strong players we could definitely have a think about it.
“On the other hand, I can’t deny we’d struggle to accept a low level project and, consequently, an anonymous league season.
“Manolo is still young, he wants to win something. If he can do it with Bologna so much the better, if not then it’s not time for his return yet.”