Repubblica: Maldini a personal admirer of 21-year-old Atalanta centre-back | OneFootball

AC Milan are still in the market for a new centre-back and they are keeping tabs on an Atalanta starlet, according to a report.

According to a report from La Repubblica, Atalanta’s start to the new season – in which they have racked up 21 points in 9 matches and are second place in the table – did not go unnoticed by domestic and international talent scouts.

Many teams have sent observers to watch the Bergamo side in action to watch some of their young talents, among whom is midfielder Giorgio Scalvini. Chelsea and Manchester City are watching him closely, while Roma, Juventus and Inter have already taken the first steps to strike up a negotiation with Atalanta, who at the moment have no intention of selling.

Caleb Okoli has been included in the starting XI by Gian Piero Gasperini after his year on loan at Cremonese, and he is very much liked by Milan. Paolo Maldini has personally watched the central defender – who is 21 years old – in action, while waiting for signals from the new ownership regarding his budget.

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