Transfer: Bologna want Super Eagles defender back in Serie A

The Greyhounds are and not using a win this season, conceding at the very least as soon as in every of their three league video games performed thus far

If stories within the Italian media are something to go by, then Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong’s time in England might finish quickly.

Per Gianluca Di Marzio, Serie A aspect Bologna F.C. 1909 are taken with signing Troost-Ekong from Watford.

The I Rossoblù have been lively within the switch window, welcoming defenders Jhon Lucumí from KRC Genk, Arthur Theate from KV Oostende, and Joaquín Sosa from Nacional this summer time.

Nonetheless, Bologna need extra defensive reinforcements earlier than the switch window slams shut on Wednesday night time.

It’s not stunning, as Siniša Mihajlović’s staff has not proven a lot solidity on the again this time period.

Bologna have didn’t maintain a clear sheet in three Serie A video games and have solely garnered one level from the 1-1 draw at house to Verona. The Greyhounds misplaced 2-1 away to Lazio and 2-0 at AC Milan on the weekend.

Troost-Ekong, although, could possibly be a positive addition to assist block the leaks within the Bologna defence.

The Tremendous Eagles defender has a contract with Watford till 2025. However he’s at present out of favour at Vicarage Street, having made only one look within the Championship for the Hornets.

The 62-cap Nigeria worldwide would doubtless leap on the probability to return to the Italian Serie A, the place he as soon as carried out creditably for Udinese.

Troost-Ekong, 28, featured for the Little Zebras between 2018 and 2021, making 66 appearances.