According to Sport Witness, the print edition of Corriere dello Sport reported that Bologna is confident Alejo Veliz would be willing to join them, but they anticipate a difficult transfer process with Tottenham.
Over the past few weeks, there has been increasing speculation that Velis would move to Bologna on loan.
Recent reports have revealed that the Serie A team’s attempt to sign the Argentine striker in the summer was unsuccessful, and they now think the 20-year-old would be amenable to a loan move in January in order to get regular playing time (1000 Cuori Rossoblu).
Bologna is considering loaning Alejo Veliz.
Bologna is prioritizing signing a number nine in January, according to Corriere, and they have committed €8–€10 million (£6.8–£8.5 million) to the cause. Veliz is one of the players on their shortlist.
According to the report, the Italian team is “convinced” that Veliz will view a move to Bologna as advantageous to his career because they feel he is “eager to play” and “seeks continuity.”
The source notes that Tottenham would not include a buyout option in the loan agreement unless they could turn a substantial profit on the €15 million (£12.8 million) they paid for the center-forward in the summer. Tottenham, meanwhile, may demand a loan fee of a few million for the player.
According to the publication, Bologna’s “path that leads to the forward is not at all obvious” in January.
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The striker needs game time, so I do anticipate that Tottenham and Veliz will consider loan offers in January. Spurs will never, ever consider including a buyout clause in any loan agreement for the young player, though.