Arsenal left-back Nuno Tavares is is discussing a loan move to Atalanta. The Italian side also want Ademola Lookman from Red Bull Leipzig.
Atalanta finished a vaguely disappointing eighth in Serie A last season after coming third the year before.
Their head of recruitment is Lee Congerton who held a similar role at Leicester City where Lookman was on loan last season.
It was impressive spell for the 24-year-old, who scored eight goals in 42 appearances, including the only goal in Leicester's 1-0 win over Liverpool.