Italian clubs compete for Belgian talent: Atalanta and AC Milan both eyeing Saelemaekers and Maldini as summer transfers

AC Milan’s Alexis Saelemaekers is reportedly attracting interest from Atalanta, who are looking to bolster their budget this summer. The Belgian winger had a standout season at Bologna and caught the attention of other Serie A clubs, but Milan has been planning his departure for some time now.

A buy clause was inserted in his loan deal, which could have triggered his departure this summer. However, with coach Thiago Motta leaving the club, they decided not to activate it. Motta, now at Juventus, still holds an interest in the player. With Atalanta now showing interest in Saelemaekers, he could be available for €12 million.

Atalanta is also rumored to be interested in Milan’s Daniel Maldini. The club’s recent signing of Charles De Ketelaere may have delayed negotiations for Maldini and could apply to Saelemaekers as well. As speculation continues about these potential transfers, it remains to be seen how they will unfold in the coming weeks and months.

It seems that Atalanta is eager to strengthen their squad this summer and see if they can acquire both Saelemaekers and Maldini at a reasonable price. While Milan has been planning their departures for some time now, there are still many factors that can influence their decisions before the transfer window closes.

In summary, Atalanta has expressed interest in buying AC Milan’s Alexis Saelemaekers and Daniel Maldini this summer as they look to improve their squad’s performance next season. While Mila