Before Brighton & Hove Albion signed Matt O’Riley last summer, Atalanta were credible contenders to land the midfielder.
Since his arrival, the ex-Celtic player has faced struggles with fitness and opportunities. He’s played only 20 times in the Premier League and has had a campaign impacted by injuries.
Atalanta are now returning to the picture, hoping to find some weakness around Brighton’s stance with O’Riley and potentially sign a player they failed to secure a year ago.
L’Eco di Bergamo, as relayed by TuttoAtalanta, report La Dea are now ‘thinking about’ moving for the Dane in the summer and the Seagulls are considering a potential sale after his frustrating season in the Premier League.
The Italian club’s stance about a move is also being formed due to the fact they can lose key midfielders in the summer. Ederson can depart and Maarten de Roon isn’t getting any younger.
That is why O’Riley is seen as more than just a suggestion and a move can be ‘rekindled’ for the Brighton player in the next few months.
There’s the chance this is somewhat wishful thinking from the media close to Atalanta.