According to Corriere dello Sport, Bologna is expected to participate in the transfer market as coach Vincenzo Italiano requires at least one more defender in January to ensure the team remains competitive. The club is reportedly targeting a left-footed central defender, and among the alternatives to their primary targets is Gabriele Guarino of Empoli, who was born in 2004. Guarino is considered alongside other options like Marc-Oliver Kempf, and these players represent different profiles and experience levels. The final decision will also be influenced by the coach's preferences.