Southampton winger Gaston Ramirez is being lined up for a return to Italy.

Saints boss Ronald Koeman is happy to see the Uruguay international sold before the start of the season.

TMW says Bologna, which sold Ramirez to Saints two years ago, have been in touch, along with Serie A new-boys Frosinone.

Bologna are in the market for an attacking midfielder and are keen to offer Ramirez a central role.