Tuttomercato reported that Bologna is considering Delorge as an alternative target.

Corriere dello Sport and La Gazzetta dello Sport state that Bologna's interest in Mathias Delorge remains current. Technical director Giovanni Sartori reportedly holds a high opinion of Mathias Delorge and views him as the ideal successor to Remo Freuler. According to the Italian press, AA Gent has set the price for Mathias Delorge at 8 million euros.

According to Sportitalia, Mathias Delorge remains on the wishlist of Bologna. The club wants to sign a young midfielder this summer and Delorge is one of the players they are seriously monitoring. Delorge has a contract with AA Gent until 2028. Transfermarkt estimates his value at 7 million euro. Luca Cilli reports that Bologna likes Mathias Delorge of Gent and that he is among the midfielders being observed by the club.

Bologna could approach AA Gent for 21-year-old Belgian midfielder Mathias Delorge as the Serie A club looks to increase its midfield competition. The Italian club is monitoring three young players from the Jupiler Pro League and is reported to have a very positive opinion of Delorge and his teammate Tibe De Vlieger. The likelihood of Bologna pursuing a Belgian target has increased because their primary option, Peer Koopmeiners of AZ, is considered too expensive at €20 million. Delorge is still regarded as a great talent despite having his playing time limited by a serious injury. He has been capped eight times by the Belgium U21 national team and made 20 appearances in the Jupiler Pro League and its playoffs during the 2025/2026 season, providing three assists. His current Transfermarkt market value is €7.00m.