Jesper Karlsson was excluded from Bologna's UEFA list, which was a significant surprise. Vincenzo Italiano, Fiorentina's coach, expressed interest in Karlsson in the past and mentioned his potential. In January, Thiago Motta proposed a six-month swap deal involving Ikonè, but Bologna declined.

In January 2024, Fiorentina inquired about Jesper Karlsson, considering him a useful winger for Italiano's style of play, but the inquiry was rejected.