The agent of Southampton midfielder Gaston Ramirez admits former club Bologna are interested in the Uruguayan.

Ramirez is up for sale ahead of the January market.

"There is talk of an interest from Bologna, Lazio and Penarol. Out of respect for the English club with which he is still under contract we avoid naming names," Pablo Betancourt said.

"We were told that we can look for a new team and we are working to make it happen as early as January. I received two or three interesting proposals, also from Italy."