Atalanta target Juventus outcast as West Ham close in on Diouf deal | OneFootball

Atalanta are reportedly turning their attention back to Juventus outcast Filip Kostic, after Premier League side West Ham close in on a deal for La Dea target El Hadji Malick Diouf.

According to what has been reported by TuttoAtalanta, Atalanta are still on the hunt for a new left-back after the sale of Matteo Ruggeri to Atletico Madrid. The Bergamo club had identified Slavia Prague left-back Diouf as an ideal replacement but the English press are now reporting that West Ham are closing in on a deal for the defender worth a total package of £27 million.

Serbia forward Filip Kostic goes off after sustaining an injury during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C football match between Serbia and England at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on June 16, 2024. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP) (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)

After Diouf, La Dea set eyes on Juventus’ Kostic

After missing out on the Senegalese international, Atalanta are now once again pursuing a move for Juventus’ versatile Serbian.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 22: Filip Kostic #18 and Vasilije Adzic #17 of Juventus FC walk onto the pitch during warms up prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Juventus FC and Wydad AC at Lincoln Financial Field on June 22, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

The 32-year-old spent the 2024-25 campaign on loan with Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce before returning to the Bianconeri this summer. He played twice for Igor Tudor’s side in the Club World Cup but appears to be on the transfer list as Juventus attempt to overhaul their squad ahead of the new season.