Bologna signal Dallinga from Toulouse as Zirkzee alternative

Bologna have signed Dutch ahead Thijs Dallinga from Toulouse for a reported €15million charge, a press release confirmed on Tuesday.

Dallinga, who joined Toulouse from Excelsior having scored 32 objectives in 37 appearances within the 2021-22 Eredivisie season, ends a two-year spell with Le Tefece.

The 23-year-old netted 19 occasions in 44 outings in all competitions for the French facet final season, together with two objectives towards Liverpool within the Europa League group stage.

The Dutch worldwide helped Toulouse win their first main trophy with their Coupe de France success in 2023, scoring two objectives within the remaining towards Nantes.

Dallinga will function a alternative for Joshua Zirkzee, who accomplished a £36.5million swap to Manchester United final week.

Zirkzee scored 11 occasions in Serie A final season, serving to Bologna clinch qualification to the Champions League as they completed fifth in Italy’s prime flight.