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Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson
Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson. Photo by Shutterstock.

Newcastle United are considering making a move for Bologna and Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson this summer.

The 24-year-old has impressed for Bologna this season scoring an impressive six Serie A goals so far.

Fulham, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest have previously been linked with Ferguson, but Ontheminute.com understands that Newcastle United are also keeping tabs on his situation.

Italian outfits Juventus, Inter Milan, Lazio and AC Milan are also reportedly interested in the midfielder.

Ferguson is expected to leave Bologna this summer and our sources claim he would prefer a move to the Premier League.

The highly-rated midfielder could leave Bologna if the club gets an offer of £30 million this summer.