Ruben Akalé, a promising young player from Lille, is attracting interest from Bologna as well as other clubs in Serie A. As his contract with Lille is nearing its expiration, he has the opportunity to leave on a free transfer. The offensive midfielder, born in 2007, is approaching his 18th birthday next month. In addition to Bologna, Verona has expressed interest, and he has caught the attention of youth sectors at Roma and Juventus. Earlier, Fiorentina had considered him, but their interest has since waned, while Como made a substantial offer in January, which was declined to allow Akalé to complete his schooling in Lille.