

Juventus' decision to choose Fiorentina winger Nicolas Gonzalez above Porto's Galeno might deal Atalanta yet another transfer blow. Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Thiago Motta's team has designated the Argentine star as Federico Chiesa's successor in an effort to get the Itailan's salary off the Bianconeri's books. As if getting close to talented midfield player Teun Koopmeiners behind Atalanta's back wasn't already concerning enough, Gonzalez's arrival would only serve to aggravate the situation for Juventus. The clever tactic used by the Turin giants to get the Dutch maestro to visit the Allianz Stadium has Gian Piero Gasperini's charges fuming.
Following his agreement on personal terms with Juventus, Koopmeiners has declined to participate in pre-season training. The record-breaking Serie A winners are eager to further up their chase of Gonzalez despite opposition from La Dea, in addition to working nonstop to get the Atalanta star out of Bergamo.