According to recent reports, Atalanta is renewing their interest in Juventus` Filip Kostic as West Ham United appears close to securing a deal for Slavia Prague`s El Hadji Malick Diouf.
TuttoAtalanta suggests that Atalanta continues their search for a new left-back following Matteo Ruggeri`s transfer to Atletico Madrid. While the Bergamo-based club had initially identified Diouf as a potential replacement, English media now report that West Ham is finalizing a £27 million package for the defender.
Atalanta Shifts Focus to Juventus` Serbian Star
With Diouf seemingly headed to the Premier League, Atalanta has rekindled their pursuit of Juventus` versatile Serbian player, Filip Kostic. The 32-year-old spent the previous season on loan at Turkish club Fenerbahce before returning to Juventus this summer.
Despite featuring twice for Igor Tudor`s side in the Club World Cup, Kostic appears to be on Juventus` transfer list as the Bianconeri aim to revamp their squad ahead of the upcoming season. This situation has presented an opportunity for Atalanta to potentially secure the experienced player`s services.
As the transfer window progresses, it remains to be seen whether Atalanta can successfully negotiate a deal for Kostic, who could provide valuable experience and versatility to their squad for the 2025-26 campaign.