Bologna have recalled Jesper Karlsson from his loan at Aberdeen. The Sweden international will join Utrecht for the remainder of the season, and the Dutch club will have an option for a permanent purchase.

De Telegraaf reports that FC Utrecht is working on the arrival of Jesper Karlsson. Fotbollskanalen previously reported that the player is on his way to the club. Utrecht wants to add the attacker to the squad of Ron Jans as soon as possible and is working to finalize the last details. Karlsson's current loan from Bologna to Aberdeen will be terminated for a temporary move to Utrecht, which will see the Swedish attacker return to the Eredivisie for half a year. According to De Telegraaf, the club's move is due to an injury to Victor Jensen, who his club has said will be out for a long time.

According to Fotbollskanalen, Jesper Karlsson is to finish the season on loan at FC Utrecht. His loan agreement in Scotland is being terminated, which ends his loan spell at Aberdeen after about half a year. FC Utrecht will loan Karlsson from Bologna for the remainder of the season. Fotbollskanalen reports that Karlsson will soon move to FC Utrecht.

Jesper Karlsson is reportedly being considered by FC Twente and FC Utrecht, as noted by Corriere dello Sport. Since leaving AZ, Karlsson has faced challenges at Bologna due to injuries and intense competition within the squad. FC Utrecht is seeing a potential opportunity to acquire Karlsson, who is currently available for a loan transfer. It has been reported that Karlsson has mentioned missing the Netherlands, which makes a return to the country appealing following his successful period at AZ. His contract with Bologna is valid until 2028, and he has participated in five Serie A matches this season, scoring one goal.