Atalanta BC Actively Pursuing The Signing Of A Player Relegated From The Championship
Atalanta BC have reportedly set their sights on a recently-relegated Championship player as their top priority for the upcoming summer transfer window.
La Dea are on the brink of concluding one of their most successful campaigns to date, highlighted by their Europa League triumph over Bayer Leverkusen.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s team still has the opportunity to secure third place in the Serie A table with a victory over Fiorentina in their rescheduled fixture on Sunday.
Despite this success, Atalanta is now shifting their focus to the transfer market, like many other teams across Europe. With a guaranteed Champions League spot, the club has additional resources to invest in new signings, with several established players likely to be targeted.
However, it seems that Gasperini and the club’s leadership are inclined towards acquiring a young talent from the English Football League to reinforce their squad.
Atalanta eager to finalize James agreement
According to Corriere dello Sport, Birmingham City midfielder Jordan James is the top priority on Atalanta’s transfer wishlist.
The report suggests that Atalanta’s primary objective for the summer transfer window is to successfully negotiate a deal with Birmingham City for the Wales international.
James, who is only 19 years old, has amassed 25 starts and 17 substitute appearances in the English Football League Championship, scoring eight goals.
Despite having a year left on his contract, it is unlikely that Birmingham will offer him an extension following their relegation to League One.
Consequently, James is expected to leave St Andrew’s during the upcoming transfer window, with Atalanta emerging as the frontrunners for his signature.
James’s national team coach, Rob Page, has previously expressed optimism about James’s potential to transition to a more prominent league, potentially influencing his valuation.
Reportedly, Birmingham hopes to fetch £10m for the young player, but it remains uncertain whether any potential suitors are willing to meet that asking price.
Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have reportedly been among the clubs keeping tabs on the situation.
