Report: Didier Drogba off to Bologna on loan

Bologna are reportedly looking to finalise a deal to bring Montreal Impact striker Didier Drogba to the club on loan in January.

The former Chelsea forward has scored 12 goals in 12 appearances for the Canadian side and according to Corriere dello Sport, the Italian side are hopeful that they can sign the Ivorian during the MLS off-season.

Impact owner Joey Saputo is also a majority shareholder and chairman at Bologna, and the hope is that he can convince the 37-year-old to help his Serie A club, who are struggling in 18th.

Montreal take on Columbus Crew in the first leg of the Conference semi-finals on Monday.