Italian Serie A side Bologna have set their sights on Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze as they explore a potential January transfer deal with AC Milan. Despite joining Milan from Villarreal just two seasons ago, Chukwueze’s future at the San Siro has become uncertain following a series of underwhelming performances.

The 25-year-old forward made a name for himself in La Liga, amassing an impressive tally of 37 goals and 31 assists in 207 appearances for Villarreal. Chukwueze earned a reputation for being a nightmare for Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona, scoring three goals and providing two assists against Los Blancos, while netting three goals and an assist against the Blaugrana.

However, his expected impact in Serie A has yet to materialize, leaving AC Milan open to exploring options. Bologna, who are reportedly keen on acquiring the Nigerian star, have entered discussions with Milan about a potential loan deal for Chukwueze until the end of the season.

This interest aligns with Milan’s pursuit of Bologna winger Riccardo Orsolini. Bologna rejected Milan’s initial bid of €18 million plus Noah Okafor, but the Rossoneri could use Chukwueze as part of the negotiations to sweeten the deal.

Despite Bologna’s eagerness, it remains uncertain whether Chukwueze would agree to the move, which could be viewed as a step down in his career. Meanwhile, the Super Eagles star has returned to training following a hamstring injury sustained in late 2024 and is expected to make his comeback to action soon.

With negotiations underway, the coming weeks will determine whether Chukwueze will swap Milan for Bologna.