Bologna focus on Young Boys talents Ugrinic and Athekame | OneFootball

Bologna have set their sights on two different Young Boys players, as Sky Sport Italia report they are targeting both Filip Ugrinic and Zachary Athekame.

The Rossoblu won the Coppa Italia and will therefore compete in the Europa League this season, as well as Serie A and defending the cup.

According to Sky Sport Italia, they are looking to Switzerland for inspiration to strengthen their squad, above all towards the club Young Boys.

Bologna going for two Young Boys players

BERN, SWITZERLAND – JANUARY 29: Zachary Athekame of Young Boys controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between BSC Young Boys and FK Crvena Zvezda at Stadion Wankdorf on January 29, 2025 in Bern, Switzerland. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images)

The primary target is midfielder Ugrinic, who is 26 years old and has three senior caps for Switzerland.

He scored three goals with five assists in 36 league appearances last season.

His contract only runs to June 2026, so Young Boys know that they have to sell or risk losing him as a free agent.

Another Bologna candidate in the same squad is right-back Athekame, who is seen as an alternative to first choice Alessandro Zanoli of Napoli.

Udinese have also been linked with the 20-year-old, who is a regular for Switzerland at Under-21 level with 10 caps.

Athekame only signed a new contract last month, so his deal with the Swiss club runs to June 2029.