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Brentford have approached Bologna for £18m Scotland international defender Aaron Hickey amid interest from Napoli, Arsenal, Newcastle and Aston Villa

Brentford have made an official approach to Bologna for Scotland international defender Aaron Hickey.

Sportsmail reported on the English Premier League side’s plans for an £18million bid in April.

A starter in last week’s World Cup play-off defeat to Ukraine, 20-year-old Hickey is also a target for Serie A giants Napoli.

The 20-year-old, who started the World Cup play-off defeat to Ukraine, is a target for Napoli

Hickey made a £1.5m move from Hearts to Bologna in September 2020 despite a rival offer from Bayern Munich.

Since then, the full-back has played more first-team minutes than any other teenager currently plying his trade in a major league, with Arsenal, Newcastle and Aston Villa also credited with an interest.