Juventus Interfere with Atalanta’s Plans amid Standoff

Juventus have been after Teun Koopmeiners for ages but haven’t formally opened talks with Atalanta yet, and, in the meantime, they have shown some interest in Matt O’Riley, whom La Dea wants to potentially replace their star, TuttoSport informs.

The Bianconeri hope the counterparty will lower its demands before starting the real negotiation. The player is keen on the move since he’ll enjoy a sizeable pay bump. He was reportedly promised to be let go in case a top team targeted him.

On the other hand, Juventus haven’t reached Atalanta’s valuation for Koopmeiners and tested the waters for O’Riley. The Celtic Glasgow stalwart broke out last season and is attracting plenty of suitors. The Bergamaschi tendered €15M, while his team demands about €10M more. He’s coming off a career season where he recorded 19 goals and 18 assists in 49 matches across all competitions.

The Orobici are reshaping their midfield. They are close to adding Ibrahima Sulemana from Cagliari in a deal that will include Nadir Zortea and Roberto Piccoli, Ansa relays. Moreover, they are haggling with Frosinone and tussling with a few sides to capture Marco Brescianini.