Expected window: January 2027
Michele Di Gregorio to Bologna FC 1909
Last update: 15 days ago
Evidence score
Bologna are weighing a January move for Michele Di Gregorio, on loan at Bournemouth from Juventus after a frustrating start that has left him on the bench. Corriere dello Sport reports Palladino rates the goalkeeper highly and that a return to Italy is under consideration; Football Italia adds the loan could be cut short.
- Independent sources20/40
2 independent sources (max 4); 5 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record11/25
44% estimated accuracy (4 past cases, small samples are pulled towards 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent8/10
Last update 15 days ago
What we know
Bologna are weighing a January move for Michele Di Gregorio, on loan at Bournemouth from Juventus after a frustrating start that has left him on the bench. Corriere dello Sport reports Palladino rates the goalkeeper highly and that a return to Italy is under consideration; Football Italia adds the loan could be cut short.
His listed contract runs to June 2027. The story appeared on 19 Oct when Corriere published the interest; Yahoo Sports, MSN and Juvenews repeated it the same day, all citing Corriere. Football Italia and Dongqiudi ran the same claim without a clear publication date.
Key findings
- First report: 19 Oct 2026, Corriere dello Sport.
- 2 independent sources behind it (Football Italia, Corriere dello Sport); 5 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- Best-rated independent source: Football Italia.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 15 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corriere dello Sport 19/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Bologna is considering goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio for January, as he sits on the bench at Bournemouth and is highly rated by Palladino. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Original source |
| Football Italia | Tier 2 · Established | Bologna is considering signing Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio in January, potentially ending his Bournemouth loan early. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Yahoo Sports 19/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Bologna are considering a move for Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio, who is on loan at Bournemouth, after a frustrating start to his loan. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites Corriere dello Sport |
| MSN 19/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Michele Di Gregorio è un’opzione concreta per la porta Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| Dongqiudi | Tier 3 · Secondary | Bologna is considering a January move for goalkeeper Di Gregorio from Bournemouth. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites Corriere dello Sport |
| Juvenews 19/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Il Bologna sarebbe interessato al portiere ex Juventus. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Corriere dello Sport |
| juvefcdotcom 19/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Michele Di Gregorio could leave Bournemouth early, with Bologna interested in signing him. Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
Timeline
- 19 Oct 2026 · Yahoo SportsBologna are considering a move for Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio, who is on loan at Bournemouth, after a frustrating start to his loan.
Repeats reporting attributed to Corriere dello Sport. Stage: interest
- 19 Oct 2026 · Corriere dello SportBologna is considering goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio for January, as he sits on the bench at Bournemouth and is highly rated by Palladino.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 19 Oct 2026 · MSNMichele Di Gregorio è un’opzione concreta per la porta
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 19 Oct 2026 · JuvenewsIl Bologna sarebbe interessato al portiere ex Juventus.
Repeats reporting attributed to Corriere dello Sport. Stage: interest
- 19 Oct 2026 · juvefcdotcomMichele Di Gregorio could leave Bournemouth early, with Bologna interested in signing him.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- Date unknown · Football ItaliaBologna is considering signing Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio in January, potentially ending his Bournemouth loan early.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- Date unknown · DongqiudiBologna is considering a January move for goalkeeper Di Gregorio from Bournemouth.
Repeats reporting attributed to Corriere dello Sport. Stage: interest
Does Bologna FC 1909 need him?
Goalkeeper: the goalkeepers Bologna FC 1909 already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current goalkeepers (3, 1 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massimo Pessina | Goalkeeper | 18 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Lukasz Skorupski | Goalkeeper | 35 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Ukko Happonen | Goalkeeper | 19 | — |
Recent signings in this position
- Ukko Happonen (Goalkeeper)2026/27 · from Bologna Primavera · fee undisclosed
- Davide Franzini (Goalkeeper)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at AC Bra
- Thomas Gillier (Goalkeeper)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at CF Montréal
- Massimo Pessina (Goalkeeper)2025/26 · from Bologna Primavera · fee undisclosed
- Davide Franzini (Goalkeeper)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Piacenza Calcio 1919
- Thomas Gillier (Goalkeeper)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · free from CD Universidad Católica
- Francesco Raffaelli (Goalkeeper)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at US Grosseto 1912
- Francesco Raffaelli (Goalkeeper)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at CPR Ospitaletto
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 19 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 19 Oct 2026 (14 days ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 91 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2027
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Under a year left: the selling club risks losing him for free next summer, which usually lowers the price.
Score over time
Player profile
- Full name
- Michele Di Gregorio
- Age
- 29
- Agent
- Carlo Alberto ...
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