The Bologna winger is reportedly attracting attention from Leicester City and Watford.
According to a report from Italian media outlet Corriere Di Bologna, Premier League duo Watford and Leicester are lining up a summer swoop for Bologna hitman Simone Verdi.
The 25-year-old, who has two international caps for Italy under his belt, has enjoyed a fine campaign in Serie A this season, chalking up seven goals and seven assists in 25 appearances for Bologna thus far.
Corriere Di Bologna claim that the Foxes and the Hornets are keen on signing the Italian this summer, having been impressed with his performances in Serie A this term.
Verdi is a right winger by trade, but can operate anywhere along the front-line. He possesses pace in abundance, and plays with a certain type of directness that would surely make him a hit in England.
The forward is still under contract with Bologna until the summer of 2021, and is valued at £17.6 million, according to Transfer Markt.
That would represent decent value in today’s day and age, and if either Leicester or Watford do in fact manage to bring him to the Premier League in the summer, he could turn out to be a real coup for whichever club wins the race for his signature.
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