Bologna Aim to Hijack Burnley Bid for France U20 Prodigy

Originally posted on The Cult of Calcio | By Akhil Fisher | Last updated 7/31/23

With an average age of 24.2, Bologna possess the joint second-youngest squad in Serie A and could soon gain premier position with the acquisition of a French prodigy. The Rossoblu have onboarded several young targets this window, most recently signing Oussama El Azzouzi from Union SG, and are eyeing a fifth summer signing.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio , Wilson Odobert of Troyes is on Bologna’s wishlist, having impressed the club scouts last season. Odobert, whose 4 goals in 32 appearances for the French minnows couldn’t save them from relegation to Ligue 2, is a product of Paris Saint-Germain’s youth academy.

#SerieA | @Bolognafc1909, piace Wilson #Odobert del @estac_officiel. Sul giovane attaccante c'è però anche il @BurnleyOfficial, che ha già presentato un'offerta #Calciomercato @SkySport

— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) July 31, 2023

However, Bologna will have to fend away likely suitors Burnley in an attempt to sign the versatile 18-year-old, who has been praised for his ability to adopt different roles in the frontline. Vincent Kompany’s Burnley have already submitted a €11M offer for the France U20 international, which Troyes have reportedly accepted.

If Odobert affirms Burnley’s offer as well, he wouhttps://twitter.com/Santi_J_FM/status/1685612230392295424ld have the chance to star in the Premier League, all the while making himself Troyes’ record sale.

This article first appeared on The Cult of Calcio and was syndicated with permission.

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