Südtirol is targeting 22-year-old Finnish midfielder Niklas Pyyhtiä from Bologna to strengthen the squad for coach Possanzini, with sporting director Matteo Lovisa working on a potential double operation with the Emilian club. Pyyhtiä has played for the team previously under coach Castori. There is significant competition for the player, as Avellino, Modena, and Palermo are also reportedly tracking him. Pyyhtiä has 2 caps and 1 goal for Finland. In the 2025/2026 season, he made 7 appearances in Serie A, providing one assist, and in Serie B he scored 5 goals and provided 5 assists in 77 appearances. His current market value is €1.30m, according to Transfermarkt.