Sunderland have emerged as the latest Premier League side tracking AS Roma midfielder Edoardo Bove, with Nottingham Forest and Everton also showing interest.

According to reports from Italy, the 23-year-old is edging closer to leaving the Italian capital by mutual consent, with his contract expected to be terminated. The move would allow Bove to continue his career outside Italy, where regulations prevent players fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) from competing professionally.

Bove suffered cardiac complications in December 2024 but has since returned to training. While medically cleared to play, Italian rules mean a switch abroad is his only route back to competitive football.

Sunderland are said to be monitoring the situation closely as they look to strengthen their squad during the January window to maintain their impressive Premier League form, according to Leggo (via Sunderland Echo). Everton are also keen, while Watford have reportedly been particularly persistent in their pursuit. Clubs in the Bundesliga are believed to be keeping tabs as well.

Once regarded as one of Italy’s brightest midfield prospects, Bove is understood to be confident about his condition following recent medical assessments. “I want to play again,” he has reportedly told those close to him. “My body has reacted well. Now I just need the right club and the right project.”

The Roma midfielder has also spoken about the encouragement he received from Christian Eriksen, who overcame a similar health scare before resuming his career in England. “He called me straight away. I didn’t know him personally,” Bove revealed. “It meant a lot — he told me to stay calm, rest, and spend time with my family.”

With interest growing across England and Germany, Bove’s next move could come sooner rather than later.