Bologna has reportedly added Kasper Boogaard, a 20-year-old Dutch midfielder from AZ, to their scouting list. The Serie A club is interested in Boogaard and has a recent history of signing players from AZ, including Jesper Karlsson and Sam Beukema. Bologna is focusing on strengthening their midfield this summer, and other players being considered include AZ's Sven Mijnans and Peer Koopmeiners, along with Nikolas Sattlberger and Tibe de Vlieger of RC Genk. The Netherlands U19 international's contract with AZ runs until June 2029. In the 2025/2026 season, Boogaard made 11 appearances in the Eredivisie, providing 2 assists, and also scored 4 goals with 8 assists in 23 appearances in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €2.50m.