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Bologna head coach Vincenzo Italiano has admitted that losing two key players in Dan Ndoye and Sam Beukema during the summer transfer window was ‘no small

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 15

Bologna buy Heggem from West Bromwich Albion

Bologna have officially completed the transfer of defender Torbjorn Heggem from West Bromwich Albion for a reported fee of €9m including add-ons. There had been some different reports over the cost of the operation, but most Italian sources put the final figures at circa £8m.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 13

Done Deal: Heggem set for Bologna medical from West Bromwich Albion

Multiple sources confirm West Bromwich Albion defender Torbjorn Heggem is flying out for a Bologna medical, but with variations on the cost of the move.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 31

Sunderland send offer for Bologna defender Lucumi – report

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Premier League side Sunderland have sent a €25m offer for Bologna centre-back Jhon Lucumí. Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Bologna have sent a €25m offer for Bologna defender Lucumí.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 29

Top 10 most expensive Serie A signings in 2025-26 so far

Sam Beukema remains the most expensive arrival of the Serie A transfer window so far in the summer of 2025 following his €31m move from Bologna to Napoli

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 25

New Napoli signing Beukema aims for Netherlands call-up with role model Van Dijk

New Napoli signing Sam Beukema has been officially presented to the press this afternoon at the team’s training camp in Dimaro, with the 26-year-old telling the media that the club can help him reach and grow his ‘personal goal’ to join his role model Virgil Van Dijk in the Dutch national team.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 20

Napoli announce Beukema signing from Bologna

Napoli have officially announced the signing of centre-back Sam Beukema on a permanent transfer from fellow Serie A side Bologna. The Partenopei have

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 15

Final details for Beukema to join Napoli from Bologna

Bologna defender Sam Beukema is set to have his Napoli medical on Wednesday, as there were slight delays based on commission and the payment schedule. As expected, the fee ultimately to be paid including add-ons will be around €30m and there are no problems between the clubs.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 14

Bologna confirm ‘Beukema asked to join Napoli, no demand from Ndoye’

Bologna CEO Claudio Fenucci confirms Sam Beukema ‘asked to join Napoli,’ but Dan Ndoye ‘has not made any request’ and the club doesn’t intend to sell anyone else.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / July 14

Napoli Reach Agreement with Bologna to Add Beukema

Napoli will have two new faces as they start preparing for the 2025/2026 season, as they have ironed out every detail to acquire Sam Beukema from Bologna during the weekend.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 13

Exclusive: Beukema medical imminent ahead of Napoli move

Sam Beukema to Napoli – there was never any doubt, not even the slightest. From our very first and absolutely exclusive report on March 13 (a name that was never previously linked to De Laurentiis’ club) to the green light expected in the coming hours, it just so happens that it’s exactly four months since our original scoop.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 9

Napoli expecting imminent agreement with Bologna for Beukema

Reports in Italy claim that Napoli are expecting to reach a final agreement with Bologna for the transfer of centre-back Sam Beukema on Thursday, July

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / July 8

Napoli Set to Sign Lang, Keep Haggling with Bologna

Napoli have positively concluded their chase of Noa Lang, who will soon travel to Italy for the medicals, and are inches away from securing Sam Beukema.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 8

Napoli finalise Beukema deal and set Ndoye spending limit

Sam Beukema is set to join Napoli after his agents reached a full agreement with the Partenopei, but the Partenopei remain in talks with Dan Ndoye and are reluctant to offer more than €35m.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 6

Bologna sign Vitik and clear the path for Beukema to Napoli

Bologna have officially announced the signing of defender Martin Vitik on a permanent deal from Sparta Prague, which clears the path for Sam Beukema to

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Soccer News / Football Italia / July 3

Countdown to Napoli announcements for Lang and Beukema

Napoli are down to the final details for agreements with PSV Eindhoven for Noa Lang and Sam Beukema of Bologna, at a combined cost of circa €60m. In both situations, the negotiations have been dragging on for a while, but the desire of the players to join Antonio Conte’s squad ultimately proved decisive.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 3

Napoli close to finalising Beukema deal

Napoli have never given up on Bologna defender Sam Beukema, who is now close to joining the Partenopei. Bologna centre-back Beukema is close to joining Napoli.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 1

Napoli feeling more positive for Lang and Beukema

According to Sky Sport Italia, Napoli are increasingly close to two major targets, closing the gap on Bologna defender Sam Beukema and with Noa Lang accepting a pay cut.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / May 16

Inter Milan & Napoli Go Head-To-Head For Coppa Italia Winning Defender

Inter Milan and Napoli are set to go head-to-head for the signature of Bologna defender Sam Beukema this summer. This according to Naples-based newspaper Il Mattino, via FCInterNews.

Bologna News / The Cult of Calcio / April 6

Real Madrid Join Race for Sought-After Bologna Defender

Bologna defender Sam Beukema has emerged as a concrete defensive target for a number of top European clubs, including Inter. According to Spanish outlet Sport, La Liga giants Real Madrid have recently joined the queue.

Bologna News / SempreInter.com / March 27

Inter Milan, Real Madrid & Atletico Madrid Target Downplays Transfer Rumours: ‘Wouldn’t Be Bad For Me To Stay At Bologna My Whole Career’

Transfer links with Inter Milan and Real Madrid are not distracting defender Sam Beukema from his commitments with Bologna. The Dutchman spoke with Italian broadcaster ‘E’ TV Rete 7, via FCInterNews.

Bologna News / The Cult of Calcio / March 3

Chelsea, Juventus and Inter Monitoring Bologna Star

Sam Beukema will be highly sought after in the summer, and Chelsea joined the long list of admirers, sending some emissaries to watch the recent tilt versus Milan.

Bologna News / SempreInter.com / February 25

Report – Inter Milan Face Stern Competition From Atletico Madrid & Real Madrid For Bologna Defensive Cornerstone

Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid have reportedly set sights on Inter Milan transfer target Sam Beukema. Per Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Spaniards have displayed interest in the Bologna center-back.

Bologna News / Caught Offside / December 10, 2024

Liverpool keen on potential €25m transfer of star who has previously hinted at Reds move

Liverpool are reportedly keeping a close eye on Bologna defender Sam Beukema, who has previously spoken about how happy he’d be to play for the Reds. The 26-year-old has shone during his time in Serie A and it would be intriguing to see him in the Premier League at some point soon, as one imagines he could be an asset for a lot of top clubs.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 1, 2024

Juventus, Real Madrid & others keeping tabs on Bologna defender

Juventus are reportedly tracking Bologna centre-back Sam Beukema, but could face strong competition from some of Europe’s biggest clubs. The Dutchman started his career at Go Eagles and then had stints at FC Twente and AZ Alkmaar before signing for Bologna in the summer of 2023 for a transfer fee worth around 8 million euros.

Bologna News / Caught Offside / November 24, 2024

Liverpool switch focus to affordable replacement for Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool have added Bologna defender Sam Beukema to their list of potential transfer targets in defence amid doubts over Virgil van Dijk’s long-term future at Anfield.