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Mateta stalls on new Palace deal as European interest grows

Jean-Philippe Mateta
December 2025

Jean-Philippe Mateta’s contract negotiations with Crystal Palace have reportedly stalled, with the in-form striker in no rush to commit beyond 2027 as he enjoys the best spell of his career under Oliver Glasner and cements himself among the Premier League’s most prolific forwards. Having scored 36 goals across two seasons, helped Palace win the 2024-25 FA Cup and earned a France call-up, Mateta is now attracting interest from clubs such as Atalanta, and is expected to review options after the 2026 World Cup before deciding his long-term future.

Agent tips “spectacular” Ederson for cut-price move in 2026

Ederson
November 2025

Manchester United’s long-running pursuit of Atalanta midfielder Ederson has been handed encouragement after his agent Andre Cury suggested the Brazilian could be available for €30–40 million in 2026, roughly half the fee Serie A side previously wanted for the in-demand all-rounder. Cury claims Atalanta once valued Ederson between €60m and €75m but may now cut their price as his contract winds down, describing him as a “spectacular” player with some of Europe’s best midfield statistics, while suitors such as Liverpool continue to monitor his situation.

Atalanta line up Palladino as Juric edges toward dismissal

Ivan Juric (Atalanta)
November 2025

After a damaging 3–0 home defeat to Sassuolo and growing friction with ownership and fans, Juric is close to the exit. Atalanta have advanced talks with Palladino as they seek to salvage a faltering league run and stuttering European campaign. Results, style drift, and dressing-room temperature accelerated the rethink. Palladino’s compact mid-block and fast-break model appeals for immediate stabilisation, but compensation, staff reshaping, and January squad trimming will dictate how fast the handover translates to points.

Roberto De Zerbi laments injury crisis as Marseille face Atalanta

Marseille
November 2025

Marseille enter Atalanta with a depleted squad. Timothy Weah, Bilal Nadir, Leonardo Balerdi, Facundo Medina, Amine Gouiri, Hamed Junior Traore and Geoffrey Kondogbia are out. Emerson Palmieri is suspended, while Pol Lirola and Neal Maupay are not on the UEFA list. De Zerbi framed Auxerre’s win as resilience amid adversity but admitted sharpness and options are thin. With Nayef Aguerd doubtful, Marseille must compress distances, protect rest defence, and lean on pragmatism over fluency to survive the fixture congestion.

De Zerbi explains Greenwood benching before Atalanta

Mason Greenwood (Marseille)
November 2025

Roberto De Zerbi benched Mason Greenwood for Marseille’s 1-0 win over Auxerre, citing sharpness and mental freshness rather than a physical issue. He stressed Auxerre wasn’t deprioritised for Atalanta, preferring Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Vitor Roque Vaz to start. Greenwood remains central, but rotation protected standards today carefully accordingly as needed without compromise or panic as required by context. De Zerbi said Greenwood and Gabriel Veron Paixao looked less incisive in recent sessions and matches. He managed workloads with Champions League intensity looming, seeking better pressing and decision speed from starters. Plan: reintroduce Greenwood promptly if training sharpness returns, maintaining options for Brest while sustaining tactical cohesion today carefully accordingly as needed without compromise or panic as required by context.

Leão subbed as precaution; Milan play down injury scare

Rafael Leão (AC Milan)
October 2025

Rafael Leão (AC Milan) was withdrawn at half-time with hip discomfort after a prolific run of four goals in three games. Club messaging framed the change as precautionary given his August calf history and a recent national-team setback. With key fixtures ahead, Milan sought to avoid escalation, protecting a primary ball-progressor and transitional outlet on the left. Expect 24–48 hours of monitoring, anti-inflammatory management, and individualized reloading before football-specific drills. Staff will reassess hip flexion strength, change of direction, and max-velocity exposures. If soreness persists, imaging follows. Contingency: Christopher Nkunku (AC Milan) minutes on the left or rotated 9/10 duties, plus wider build-out patterns to offset Leão’s carry-and-cut profile.

Lookman back in Atalanta training after Inter saga

Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)
September 2025

Following weeks training apart and deleting Atalanta photos amid a push to join Inter, Lookman has rejoined full training after a rejected €45m bid. He scored 20 last season; club see him as essential for Serie A and Europe. Reintegration mirrors 2024’s pattern: window turbulence, then decisive contributions. With Ivan Jurić valuing vertical transitions and second-phase threat, Lookman’s ball-carrying and back-post runs remain central. Expect minutes quickly if fitness holds—and Inter interest to resurface next windows.

Lookman Strike Fails to Force Inter Move

Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)
August 2025

Lookman has gone on strike to push for a move to Inter, rejecting Arsenal, Napoli, and Atletico bids. Atalanta want Inter to raise their offer. No asking price has been set, but talks with Inter stalled over valuation. Lookman, a Europa League final hat-trick hero, is skipping training to force the transfer.

Inter Milan Push for Lookman After Europa Heroics

Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)
July 2025

Inter Milan are negotiating with Atalanta to sign Ademola Lookman after agreeing personal terms. The Europa League final hat-trick hero is valued at £43m by Atalanta, but Inter aim for a £34.6m deal.
Inter are invoking a previous verbal agreement to secure Lookman at a lower price. Talks hinge on whether Atalanta honor that promise or hold out for full market value after his breakout campaign.

Sulemana Set to Join Atalanta from Southampton

Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton)
June–July 2025 (medical ongoing)

Atalanta have agreed to sign Sulemana from Southampton in a deal worth €21.5 million, including bonuses. The winger has already completed the first part of his medical in Bergamo.
The deal includes €17.5 million in installments, €4 million in add-ons, and a 15% sell-on clause. Sulemana, who cut short his holiday to finalize the move, will sign until 2029.

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