On Monday, Gazzetta dello Sport reported Atalanta are convinced they can get a discount in a move for Rodrigo Muniz. It now seems like Leeds United remain in the race for the Brazilian and that could case problems for the Serie A club.
Today’s Gazzetta dello Sport reports on the striker’s situation.
They claim that Fulham have asked Atalanta for €45m, with enquiries having arrived from Newcastle United, and Leeds United having had an offer of just under €40m rejected.
The Italian sold Mateo Retegui to Al Qadsiah, need to replace him and are willing to reach €40m plus bonuses for the Fulham player.
That still doesn’t reach the required level but is a little better than Leeds United’s flat €40m, depending on the payment terms.
Atalanta want to sign the 24-year-old quickly and would like him in their squad for their opening Serie A game against Juventus on Friday, which may be a stretch.
La Dea CEO Luca Percassi will travel to London today, trying to head off any renewed Leeds United attempt.