Thijs Dallinga Transfer from Bologna to Olympique Lyonnais
Voetbalprimeur.nl reports that Olympique Lyon showed interest in Thijs Dallinga and made efforts to sign the 25-year-old striker. The player was in advanced talks with the club, but the transfer was not completed in the current transfer window. Dallinga wants to stay at Bologna to compete for his place.
Voetbalprimeur.nl reports that Olympique Lyon showed interest in Thijs Dallinga and made efforts to sign the 25-year-old striker. The player was in advanced talks with the club, but the transfer was not completed in the current transfer window. Dallinga wants to stay at Bologna to compete for his place.
According to CalcioMercato, striker Thijs Dallinga seemed set to leave Bologna in recent hours. Bologna would transfer the Dutch player in the case of a loan with an obligation to buy. Dallinga has several offers, all of which are on loan with an option to buy. The proposal from Lione is the closest to meeting Bologna's requirements.
According to CalcioMercato, striker Thijs Dallinga seemed set to leave Bologna in recent hours. Bologna would transfer the Dutch player in the case of a loan with an obligation to buy. Dallinga has several offers, all of which are on loan with an option to buy. The proposal from Lione is the closest to meeting Bologna's requirements.
Olympique Lyonnais is prioritizing other targets to strengthen its attack, including Thijs Dallinga.
Olympique Lyonnais is prioritizing other targets to strengthen its attack, including Thijs Dallinga.
According to a report from VI in the Netherlands, several clubs have approached Bologna for Thijs Dallinga. Lyon is now considered the likely destination, and the French side is making progress. The Ligue 1 club is in discussions with Bologna and the 25-year-old's representatives to finalise an agreement. Currently, Lyon are closest to signing Dallinga.
According to a report from VI in the Netherlands, several clubs have approached Bologna for Thijs Dallinga. Lyon is now considered the likely destination, and the French side is making progress. The Ligue 1 club is in discussions with Bologna and the 25-year-old's representatives to finalise an agreement. Currently, Lyon are closest to signing Dallinga.
According to Tuttomercato, Lione is interested in acquiring Thijs Dallinga from Bologna and is reportedly ready to invest an amount similar to what Bologna paid to acquire him from Toulouse. The offer is around 15 million euros, structured as a loan with an obligation to buy in June. Bologna would only consider selling Thijs Dallinga if they can secure an adequate replacement.
According to Tuttomercato, Lione is interested in acquiring Thijs Dallinga from Bologna and is reportedly ready to invest an amount similar to what Bologna paid to acquire him from Toulouse. The offer is around 15 million euros, structured as a loan with an obligation to buy in June. Bologna would only consider selling Thijs Dallinga if they can secure an adequate replacement.
Olympique Lyonnais has started negotiations with Bologna for centre-forward Thijs Dallinga, as the French club is aiming to strengthen its squad in the current transfer window. Following a previous note on January 18th that two foreign clubs had approached Bologna, Olympique Lyonnais has now been identified as a potential new club for the 25-year-old Dutch player. The current level of advancement in the talks is unclear, as is what Bologna's asking price might be for the player, whom they acquired from Toulouse in 2024 for fifteen million euros. Dallinga has one cap for the Netherlands and is under contract with the Italian club until June 2028. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €12.00m. In 16 appearances during the current Serie A season, he has scored one goal and provided three assists. Valencia and Ipswich Town have also been recently linked with the striker, in addition to the interest from Lyon. Bologna reportedly rejected offers for the player of approximately €20 million from both Lens and Rennes in August 2025.
Olympique Lyonnais has started negotiations with Bologna for centre-forward Thijs Dallinga, as the French club is aiming to strengthen its squad in the current transfer window. Following a previous note on January 18th that two foreign clubs had approached Bologna, Olympique Lyonnais has now been identified as a potential new club for the 25-year-old Dutch player. The current level of advancement in the talks is unclear, as is what Bologna's asking price might be for the player, whom they acquired from Toulouse in 2024 for fifteen million euros. Dallinga has one cap for the Netherlands and is under contract with the Italian club until June 2028. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €12.00m. In 16 appearances during the current Serie A season, he has scored one goal and provided three assists. Valencia and Ipswich Town have also been recently linked with the striker, in addition to the interest from Lyon. Bologna reportedly rejected offers for the player of approximately €20 million from both Lens and Rennes in August 2025.
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