The recent trend has emerged in light of the England international's remarkable impact at Real Madrid after three outstanding campaigns in Germany with Borussia Dortmund following his £25million transfer from Birmingham City in 2020.
Additionally, Atalanta tried to execute a deal for Birmingham's Welsh international Jordan James, who has since been eyed by Fiorentina after staying put in the Midlands. An Italian scout, who does not wish to be named, has provided insight behind the craze, telling Mirror Football : "The Championship has a big record for generating talent and it's a fast-paced league with lots of matches. There is a feeling that it is underrated in England and has produced many top players that now play in the Premier League but the talent is not hugely expensive.
But Bologna tapped into the surprise market by landing Brentford full-back Aaron Hickey from Hearts while also bidding for Liverpool's Calvin Ramsey before his move from Aberdeen.