Key Takeaways:
- Atalanta are preparing to replace Ederson, who is expected to join Manchester United for €50m
- Milan’s Samuele Ricci and Ardon Jashari are key candidates for Atalanta, with interest also shown in players from Udinese, Como, Inter, and Cagliari
- Atalanta have rejected Roma’s approaches for Gianluca Scamacca and remain determined to retain him
Midfield Targets Identified for Major Transfer Window Overhaul
Atalanta are reported to be actively seeking a successor to Ederson, following the Brazilian midfielder’s impending transfer to Manchester United worth €50m. According to Calciomercato.com, the Bergamo side are evaluating various options, with Milan’s Samuele Ricci and Ardon Jashari at the forefront of their shortlist.
The club are also reportedly monitoring Arthur Atta from Udinese and Lucas Da Cunha of Como, while Davide Frattesi (Inter) and Gianluca Gaetano (Cagliari) are also considered. Among these, only Da Cunha, Ricci, and Jashari are viewed as suitable regista-style replacements for Ederson, as the remainder typically occupy more advanced, attacking roles on the pitch.
📰 @AlfredoPedulla: Atalanta are interested in Jashari and Ricci. pic.twitter.com/qickvSMuok
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Coaching Changes and Potential Squad Additions
Atalanta are expected to soon announce the appointments of Cristiano Giuntoli as sporting director and Maurizio Sarri as head coach. Reports indicate that Sarri is keen on reuniting with Taty Castellanos, who previously played under him at Lazio and joined West Ham in January.
Attack Options Unchanged Despite Interest from Roma
Despite reported talks between Gianluca Scamacca and Roma – and a meeting with his former manager Gian Piero Gasperini – Atalanta are intent on keeping their attacking lineup intact. According to Gazzetta, the club is unwilling to entertain offers for Scamacca, particularly in light of Ederson’s imminent sale to Manchester United. Nikola Krstovic is also expected to remain with the club as part of their unchanged forward options.
