Kevin Strootman and Sokratis Papastathopoulos: Genoa is moving in an important way to gift Ballardini these players in the January transfer window.
The former Roma midfielder is a step away from returning to Serie A, and there's also optimism around the rossoblù club for the return of Papastathopoulos. The Greek defender's contract with Arsenal expires in June, and the English club will soon give Genoa a definitive response on the player.
This return would make Bologna very happy, as Mimmo Criscito is hoping he comes back: "Sokratis and I speak all the time, I spoke with him when he was in Russia, last year, and even in the past days."
Preziosi commented on the Strootman situation: "We are on the path to close the deal, only the visits are needed. I am very satisfied, especially because I know the man."
