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Soccer News / Football Italia / June 13

Atalanta negotiate Kossounou discount from Bayer Leverkusen

Atalanta have agreed a €20m fee to buy Odilon Kossounou outright from Bayer Leverkusen, at a slight discount, while Torino bought Cristiano Biraghi from Fiorentina.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 21

Kossounou talks get tense between Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen

Atalanta are locked in negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen for Odilon Kossounou, demanding a discount on the €25m fee because he was injured for so much of his loan spell.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / May 7

Roma Mull Over Swap of Defenders with Atalanta Loanee

Roma will need one or more new defenders in the summer since Mats Hummels will hang up his cleats and are weighing targeting Odilon Kossounou, who’s at Atalanta on loan from Bayer Leverkusen.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 18

Atalanta lose Kossounou for 3 months after surgery

Atalanta announced that defender Odilon Kossounou has undergone surgery for a serious adductor injury that is expected to keep him out for three months.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 13

Kossounou gives Atalanta defensive injury crisis against Juventus

Atalanta will be without central defender Odilon Kossounou for several weeks, if not months, as he has picked up an injury ahead of the team’s upcoming

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / October 9, 2024

Atalanta Suffer Another Significant Injury Blow As Defensive Options Continue To Dwindle

Atalanta defender Odilon Kossounou has reportedly joined a growing list of absentees in Gian Piero Gasperini’s camp. According to Sky Sport Italia, the Ivorian center-back has suffered a grade one muscle-fascial lesion in his right biceps femoris.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 8, 2024

Atalanta lose Kossounou to latest injury

The Atalanta injury crisis is getting worse with news that Odilon Kossounou will be out of action for three weeks. La Dea have struggled to deal with the strain of Serie A and Champions League football, with their squad increasingly affected by fitness problems.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 28, 2024

Atalanta sign Kossounou on loan with buy option from Leverkusen

Atalanta have officially announced the signing of central defender Odilon Kossounou on loan with an option to buy from Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen.  La Dea have agreed to pay a fee in the region of €5.5m to bring the Ivorian in on loan for the season, and will have an option to make the move permanent for a further €25m.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 27, 2024

Done deal: Atalanta prepare to welcome Kossounou from Bayer Leverkusen

Atalanta have now agreed a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Odilon Kossounou on loan with an option to buy, according to the latest updates on

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 26, 2024

Atalanta: Koopmeiners out, Kossounou in?

Atalanta are expected to shake hands with Juventus on Tuesday for Teun Koopmeiners, so could spend that money asking Bayer Leverkusen for Odilon Kossounou.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 20, 2024
Enquiry made: Liverpool have asked about £38m tank who’s already won 3 trophies this year

Enquiry made: Liverpool have asked about £38m tank who’s already won 3 trophies this year

Liverpool’s ongoing search for centre-back reinforcements is reportedly leading them towards the Bundesliga. According to CaughtOffside sources, the Reds have enquired about a possible deal for Bayer Leverkusen defender Odilon Kossounou, who’s reportedly ready to move on from the German champions amid a desire to play in the Premier League.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / June 27, 2024
Talks ongoing: Liverpool could snap up 23y/o colossus for under £40m; stalling on contract offer

Talks ongoing: Liverpool could snap up 23y/o colossus for under £40m; stalling on contract offer

There could be a window of opportunity for Liverpool to win the transfer race for an in-demand centre-back this summer. As reported in The Daily Briefing

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / May 20, 2024
Tottenham join the race for Bundesliga winner on Man United, Liverpool radar

Tottenham join the race for Bundesliga winner on Man United, Liverpool radar

Tottenham have entered the race for the signature of Manchester United and Liverpool target Odilon Kossounou. The Bayer Leverkusen defensive sensation has had an impressive rise in recent years and it has resulted in a lot of interest from top clubs across Europe.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / February 22, 2024
Tottenham to compete with Manchester United for £43m-rated defender

Tottenham to compete with Manchester United for £43m-rated defender

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Bayer Leverkusen defender Odilon Kossounou. The 23-year-old has been in impressive form for the German club this season and he has helped them compete for the league title.

Soccer News / Stretty News / February 21, 2024
Manchester United monitor Bayer Leverkusen quartet, including AFCON winner

Manchester United monitor Bayer Leverkusen quartet, including AFCON winner

Four Bayer Leverkusen players have emerged on Manchester United’s radar. A number of targets have been identified in the Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and beyond – but who the Reds sign is anyone’s guess right now.

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Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / January 19, 2024
‘They Are Monitoring Him’: Manchester United Interested in £30M Bundesliga Star Who Could Partner Lisandro Martinez

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Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / January 19, 2024
Manchester United monitoring 23-year-old versatile Bundesliga defender

Manchester United monitoring 23-year-old versatile Bundesliga defender

Bayer Leverkusen defender Odilon Kossounou has had an impressive season with the German club this year and his performances have attracted the attention of Manchester United.

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