Bologna open talks for FC Porto centre-back Dominik Prpic | OneFootball

Bologna are looking in the market for a left-footed centre-back to replace Jhon Lucumi, who was transferred to Juventus this week, and they have identified an FC Porto player as a possible signing.

According to the newspaper Il Resto del Carlino, Dominik Prpic is one of the three alternatives shortlisted by the rossoblù club. The Italian publication adds that initial contacts have already been made, with Bologna willing to take the Croatia under-21 international on loan, along with a purchase option that would ideally be set between four and eight million euros.

Juan Cabal, of Juventus, and Nathan Gassama, of Baltika, are the other names linked with the vacancy. Diogo Leite, who was also mentioned this Wednesday as a possible return to FC Porto, also has the approval of the Italian club.

At the moment, Prpic is the last centre-back in FC Porto’s pecking order, behind Bednarek, Kiwior and Nehuén Pérez. Pablo Rosario, originally a defensive midfielder, has also been used by Farioli in central defence on several occasions. As a result, the 22-year-old Croatian faces strong competition in his second season with the dragões.

In the 2025/26 season, he made 12 appearances for FC Porto. This season, he started for the B team last Sunday against Farense.

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