Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball ItaliaUnverified sourceVia Gianluca Di Marzio· 6 Aug 2026
Bologna eye Piccoli to fill Castro void
After selling Santiago Castro to Roma for €35m, Bologna have set their sights on Fiorentina's Roberto Piccoli.
R. Piccoli
player
Player
Roberto Piccoli
Position
Centre-forward
Current club
Fiorentina
Linked club
Bologna
Reported fee
Not disclosed
What happened. Bologna have held initial discussions with Fiorentina over a permanent transfer for Roberto Piccoli, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.
- Negotiations are at an early stage.
- Genoa also enquired but Fiorentina didn't pursue it.
- Piccoli joined Fiorentina from Cagliari for €25m in 2025.
Bologna need a new striker after Castro's €35m move to Roma.
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