Lewis Ferguson has five of Italy's biggest clubs chasing his signature, according to a report.

It's widely expected that the Scotland international, 24, will move on from Bologna in a big-money transfer this summer. 

Several fellow Serie A teams have registered an interest in recent months, with the midfielder becoming one of the most consistent performers in the Italian top flight. 

Reports emerged over the past few days stating Napoli had made an approach to Bologna for Ferguson in the hope of beating rivals Juventus to the signing. 

Now, the Daily Record states that AC Milan, Inter Milan and Lazio will rival those two clubs for Ferguson. 

It's said all of those teams have been in contact with the player's agent, Bill McMurdo, ahead of the next transfer window.

Ferguson has six goals and four assists to his name in 27 Serie A appearances. 

It's believed that Bologna will seek around £21.5m for their star player. 

They are also said to be keen to be willing to hold off on accepting any bids until Premier League interest is made clear, but Ferguson is understood to want to stay in Italy. 

Meanwhile, a new contract for John Lundstram is a must for Rangers. 

That's according to former captain Barry Ferguson. 

The pundit believes the 30-year-old midfielder has simplified the game for his old club while playing under Philippe Clement. 

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The boss is keen for the ex-Sheffield United man to stay put in Glasgow, but with his deal up in the summer, he is free to talk to any interested parties with a new agreement yet to be reached. 

Ferguson told Go Radio: "Yeah, I think they'll do everything they can to tie him down. He's simplified his game. He's got a brilliant energy level about him and looks like he's a real leader."