Bologna are still interested in Southampton striker Manolo Gabbiadini, despite Simone Verdi rejecting a move to Napoli this month, it has been claimed.
The Rossoblu identified Gabbiadini as a possible replacement for Verdi, who was close to joining Napoli in the present transfer window.
Even though Verdi is expected to remain at Bologna for the rest of this season now, the Serie A outfit are still keen to sign Gabbiadini, according to Sky Italia.
But it is believed that the Italy international’s mooted transfer to Bologna is more likely to take place next summer.
Gabbiadini was snapped up by Southampton from Napoli in the 2017 January transfer window, with the 26-year-old making an instant impact for the Saints.
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However, the Italian, whose present contract with Southampton runs until 2021, has struggled in the present campaign, scoring just three goals in 22 appearances in all competitions.
During his time at Juventus, Gabbiadini spent the 2012/13 campaign on loan at Bologna.
