Pepê, a 28-year-old Brazilian winger from Porto, is being considered as an alternative for Bologna in their efforts to strengthen their squad. Porto is expecting a minimum of 20 million euros in exchange for the player. The interest in Pepê emerged as Bologna looks for ways to bolster their team following the departure of Ndoye and the financial challenges that make the acquisition of Wesley Gassova unlikely. Bologna's management finds Pepê's potential very appealing, but the 20 million euro asking price set by Porto is seen as a hurdle. The player's contract is valid until June 30, 2027, and his market value is estimated at €22 million by Transfermarkt. Besides Bologna, other clubs such as Fenerbahçe, Burnley, and Aston Villa have also shown interest in Pepê. In addition to considering Pepê, Bologna is evaluating other young talents like Eguinaldo from Shakhtar, Diego Moreira from Strasbourg, Zuriko Davitashvili from Saint Etienne, and Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica.