Rangers and Celtic are among the clubs keen on securing the services of Kilmarnock midfielder David Watson this summer.
Watson is eyed by Danny Rohl as the Gers hierarchy are set to back the German with adequate funds in the transfer window.
The 21-year-old has been at Kilmarnock since 2015, but could now be on his way out at the end of the season.
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Bologna have already made contact to sign David Watson
According to Il Resto del Carlino, along with the two Old Firm clubs, Bologna are also keen on signing the Prestwick-born midfielder.
The Serie A club have even made an enquiry as they are shoring up their interest in the Dundee youngster.
Watson’s contract runs out at the end of the season, and as Bologna are a foreign club, they can reach a pre-contract agreement with him.
Both Rangers and Celtic will have to wait until the season finishes before they can finalise his signing.
However, talks can take place at any time and it remains to be seen if either of the Glasgow sides touch base with Watson’s representatives.
Thus far, that has not happened, with Bologna making the most progress towards signing him.
Why Rangers are pursuing Watson’s services
Rangers are chasing Watson as he is one of the brightest young talents in Scottish football right now and it would make sense to snap up his services.
The 21-year-old attacking midfielder has come through the Killie academy and already racked up over 100 senior appearances, showing real maturity and quality in the Premiership.
He has got that box-to-box energy, decent goals from midfield, and the kind of technical ability that makes him stand out in a highly competitive league.
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The Ibrox hierarchy may view him as a perfect fit as he is homegrown, hungry, and ready to make the step up to a bigger club.
Watson has performed well against the Old Firm sides before, and his energy could add real drive to the Ibrox outfit.
It remains to be seen if the midfielder prefers staying in Scotland or will be open to moving to Italy if the opportunity presents itself.
