The final days of the transfer window are shaping up to be intense, with Atalanta at the center of several potential deals. Juventus’ improved offer for Teun Koopmeiners signals their determination to sign the Dutch midfielder, who has already expressed his desire to join the Turin club. With a total offer of €59 million on the table, Koopmeiners’ departure from Atalanta seems increasingly likely.
Calciomercato report that anticipating Koopmeiners’ exit, Atalanta are accelerating their search for replacements. The club has been hit hard by injuries to key players like Giorgio Scalvini and Gianluca Scamacca, while new signing Nicolò Zaniolo has already faced minor physical issues. This situation has intensified Atalanta’s need for reinforcements, beyond just replacing Koopmeiners.
Matt O’Riley remains Atalanta’s primary target, with the club submitting an increasingly substantial offer to Celtic. While the Scottish club is hesitant, a bid approaching €30 million could finally secure the deal.
In a surprising development, Atalanta has initiated contact with Lazar Samardzic’s entourage. The Serbian midfielder, previously linked with Inter, Napoli, Juventus, and Lazio, is also a target for AC Milan. Atalanta’s interest could be a strategic move to pressure Celtic into selling O’Riley or a genuine pursuit of the Udinese player.
Milan has been eyeing Samardzic for his quality, timing, and versatility. Udinese has set a price tag of around €25 million, which Milan considers too high. The Rossoneri have attempted to lower the fee by including player exchanges, but negotiations have stalled.
Atalanta’s sudden interest in Samardzic could complicate Milan’s plans. The Bergamo club has demonstrated its ability to close deals quickly, as seen with Mateo Retegui. This development puts pressure on Milan to act swiftly if they want to secure Samardzic’s signature.
