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Gian Piero Gasperini claims it would have been ‘almost a betrayal’ if he left Atalanta for Roma earlier in the summer.
With reports Daniele De Rossi will remain in Serie A after Roma let his contract expire, options include Sampdoria, Fiorentina, Inter, Milan and Atalanta.
Inter, Milan, Atalanta, Roma and Napoli are battling Sevilla for €20m-rated Stade Rennais midfielder Benjamin Bourigeaud.
Roma have reportedly cooled their interest in Atalanta defender Gianluca Mancini, as new Coach Paulo Fonseca doesn’t deem him a priority.
Mentor Giovanni Galeone reveals Max Allegri “feels betrayed by Juventus,” while replacement Maurizio Sarri “is not prepared for some situations.”
English fans are buzzing about rumours Gianluigi Buffon could join Leeds United, but there seems to be very little behind this story.
Milan have put Franck Kessie on the market and are waiting for offers in the €35-40m region, but he has his heart set on the Premier League.
Gianluigi Buffon has received an offer from FC Porto, confirmed his agent, but the goalkeeper “will make a decision in around 10 days.”
Atalanta new boy Luis Muriel says he is looking forward to playing with Duvan Zapata and doing ‘many beautiful things’ in Bergamo.
Atalanta have officially signed Colombia striker Luis Muriel from Sevilla in a reported €18m deal.
Luis Muriel has announced his departure from Fiorentina, freeing himself up for a move to Atalanta.
FC Porto and Atalanta are the most likely options for Gianluigi Buffon, as both are in the Champions League, note Sky Sport Italia.
Roma are stepping up their pursuit of Fiorentina’s €20m-rated midfielder Jordan Veretout, surpassing Milan, Napoli, Atalanta and Arsenal.
Atalanta had a “positive meeting” with UEFA on potentially playing the Champions League at the reconstructed Stadio Azzurri d’Italia.
Atalanta are reportedly weighing up a double swoop for ex-Inter pair Rodrigo Palacio and Fredy Guarin.
Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata was again decisive with a late goal that sent Colombia into the Copa America quarter-finals.
Atalanta are on the verge of signing Sevilla forward Luis Muriel for €18m.
Champions League qualifiers Atalanta are in talks to sign Udinese’s €15m-rated box-to-box midfielder Seko Fofana.
Gianluca Mancini has hit back at Spain for their criticism of Italy’s approach to their 3-1 win. “The Spanish players were always on the deck...”
Atalanta have agreed terms to sign Luis Muriel from Sevilla for €15m plus performance-related bonuses, despite a knee injury, claim Sky Sport Italia.
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