Never heard of it Quincy, not sure why an Italian source would know about this first. He's being linked to plenty clubs, most recently to Bayern no idea which rumours are substantial and which aren't.
He hasn't been at his best this season has to be said, maybe the uncertainty about his future is taking its toll on him but he's been shaky and not as assertive with the ball at his feet. Think it'd be a waste to get him, in last season's form he'd be strong competition for Gabriel but he's way too good (and young) to be backup.
He's played LB maybe a handful of times over the years, would be a completely different type to both Zinchenko and Tierney and definitely wasted there as well. Don't think there's anything in this.