Nzola was proposed to Genoa by Fiorentina's sporting director Daniele Pradè during discussions about Albert Gudmundsson, who is close to joining Fiorentina. However, Genoa's coach Alberto Gilardino is not convinced about Nzola.

Genoa is evaluating M'Bala Nzola as a potential replacement for Albert Gudmundsson.

M'Bala Nzola has been linked with Genoa.