Atalanta and Roma chase Brighton forward Enciso | OneFootball

Serie A clubs Atalanta and Roma are both interested in signing Brighton forward Julio Enciso, with reports from Italy claiming both sides are prepared to use an open slot for a non-EU player on the Paraguayan.

According to what has been reported by SportMediaset, both clubs are making a concrete move for the player, with Atalanta already receiving a ‘no’ from Brighton in January.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 18: Julio Enciso of Ipswich Town runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Jordan Ayew of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Ipswich Town FC at The King Power Stadium on May 18, 2025 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Enciso is currently injured, however, after undergoing surgery following a knee injury that should see him out for the next couple of months.

Roma and Atalanta eye Enciso for non-EU slot

Both Roma and Atalanta have a slot open for a non-EU player to be registered in their squad and both sides are seriously considering the Brighton forward as suitable for this role.

Enciso, 21, spent the second half of the 2024-25 season on loan with Ipswich Town, where he played 13 times and scored twice – the most scored by the Paraguayan in a league season since his breakthrough with the Seagulls in 2022-23.