

Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace is the top target on Atalanta's wish list, and they may be willing to offer €40 million for the striker next week. La Dea is prepared to acquire a fantastic striker with that money or the proceeds from the sale of Mateo Retegui to Al-Qadsiyah, as they are aware that the Ademola Lookman crisis will eventually be addressed.
Mateta is the top pick by the club in this transfer window. After playing in the Community Shield match against Liverpool on Sunday, his future will be more apparent. In-depth talks were undertaken with Crystal Palace, including in the final few hours. With Lookman gone, Atalanta could be prepared to spend €40 million on a physically powerful center-forward who can deliver. The Bergamo club is actively moving to sign Mateta, albeit it may take some time.