Atalanta are considering giving Juventus priority in the chase for Franck Kessie, something which would be a big blow to the Premier League sides seeking the midfielder's signature, a group which includes, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
Kessie has been in superb form for Atalanta this season and the Serie A side have already fielded bids for his services in the current transfer window, knocking them back.
Atalanta remain determined not to sell this month and say they will assess the Ivorian's situation in the summer, but they could have their resolve tested further still before the window closes.
In what is a blow to Kessie's Premier League suitors though, regardless of when Atalanta sell, it is Juventus they may favour dealing with.
According to Eurosport, Atalanta see a key advantage in doing business with Juventus in that they could ask for a number of the Bianconeri's youngsters to head the other way as part of the deal.
relatedNewsStory
Premier League sides may look to respond by outbidding Juventus to such an extent that Atalanta cannot ignore the money on offer.
However, with Atalanta looking to continually improve and Juventus having a number of talented youngsters on the books, clubs from England appear up against it to beat the Bianconeri to Kessie.
