The Sweden international, who has previously played alongside Pontus Jansson at club and international level, is valued at €6m by the Italian club
Leeds United are looking to bring in Bologna defender Filip Helander, Goal understands.
New Leeds boss Thomas Christiansen is looking to add a centre-back to his squad following Kyle Bartley's return to Swansea City from his loan spell at Elland Road last season.
Bartley is reportedly set to reunite with ex-Leeds manager Garry Monk at Middlesbrough, and Christiansen is keen to replace him with Sweden international Helander.
The 24-year-old has played alongside Leeds defender Pontus Jansson for Malmo and the Swedish national side, and Christiansen is hopeful of reuniting the pair in West Yorkshire.