Atalanta has turned down Al-Qadsiah's £53m bid for Mateo Retegui, valuing him at £60m. The Serie A top scorer is tempted by a £20m-a-year deal, and talks are ongoing. Atalanta is already eyeing potential replacements.
Brighton's Evan Ferguson is reportedly attracting interest from Italian giants Roma and Atalanta for just €25m. Roma eye him post-FFP resolution, while Atalanta considers him a replacement if star striker Mateo Retegui departs.
Mateo Retegui, Atalanta's star striker, is reportedly open to a €20m per season deal with Al-Qadsiah, despite initial concerns. This move hinges on Al-Qadsiah agreeing to Atalanta's €60m asking price, a significant profit for La Dea.
Udinese's Lorenzo Lucca faces an uncertain future as Napoli's interest hinges on Darwin Nunez and Victor Osimhen. Roma and Atalanta are also in the race, making his next move a hot topic in the transfer market.
Atalanta targets Giacomo Raspadori for a major attack revamp, contingent on selling Ademola Lookman, Mateo Retegui, and El Bilal Toure. This could fund new coach Ivan Juric's vision and offer Raspadori more playtime.
Udinese's Lorenzo Lucca is becoming a top transfer target for Napoli and Atalanta, serving as a key alternative if deals for Darwin Nunez or Mateo Retegui fall through. Udinese is reportedly seeking €30m for their prolific striker.
The Serie A summer 2024/2025 transfer window has officially closed after a bustling period. Napoli made significant moves, including signing Scott McTominay. However, Teun Koopmeiners of Juventus emerged as the league's priciest acquisition.
