Atalanta go for Krstovic, tired of waiting for Muniz and Fulham

With Fulham asking for circa €50m to release the striker, that was considered beyond the pale and put an end to the negotiations.

Now multiple sources agree that Atalanta have decided the proposal for Muniz was more than sufficient, so they are turning their focus elsewhere and won’t raise the bid any more.

Krstovic now top target for Atalanta

The primary target is now Krstovic, who has already told Lecce that he wants to make the next step in his career.

There had been links with Roma if Artem Dovbyk was sold, while Leeds United had also made an approach, but Atalanta can promise Champions League football this season.

As we had already reported, there was contact between Atalanta and Lecce to lay the groundwork, so the time has come to step on the gas.

The cost will be €25m plus easy to achieve bonuses for a total of €30m.

Krstovic is 25 years old and scored 11 goals with five assists in 37 Serie A appearances last season.