17-year-old Daniel Ezendu is attracting interest from Serie A sides, as Fiorentina, Parma, and Genoa have all registered interest in the midfielder, according to The Talent Hunter.
Take a look below at what this means for Bristol City, and why Ezendu could be tempted into a move to Italy.
Due to Daniel Ezendu holding Italian citizenship, he is eligible to transfer to Italy before his 18th birthday next year.
It is currently unclear whether any clubs will make a move for Ezendu in the final week of this window, with a summer move looking likelier.
Many young talents from England are now making permanent switches abroad, as it is seen as a more likely opportunity to gain minutes at the top level of football, with a lot of foreign sides favouring youth prospects.
Ezendu could be attracted by the opportunity to play first team football on a regular basis, in a country where football is heavily appreciated.
With Serie A giants knocking on his door trying to tempt him with a switch abroad, it could be impossible for him to say no.
Ezendu will have family connections in Italy, and a move there could be the first switch of his career.
Daniel Ezendu has been part of Bristol City’s academy since May 2017, he put pen to paper and signed his scholarship last year.
There is no doubt about it – Ezendu is a bright talent.
However, since Ezendu has not signed a pro contract with the club, the transfer will be treated differently.
If any one of the sides decide to proceed with the deal, then they will be required to pay a compensation fee for the 17-year-old.
This fee is usually a drastic amount less than it would be when dealing with a professional player, which could make Bristol reluctant to sell until Ezendu signs his professional contract.
However, Ezendu has the choice to run down his scholarship contract with Bristol in pursuit of a move to the Serie A.
Ezendu featured in the matchday squad against Sheffield Wednesday for the first time on Saturday as an unused substitute.
