After recent negotiations with the club, Atalanta has made a fresh bid of €27 million for the talented player, while the Scottish club continues to hold firm with a €29 million asking price. With strong interest from Brighton, who are ready to meet the valuation, it seems the player’s preference is to join Atalanta, where he would have the chance to play in the Champions League.
In the coming hours, the Icelandic striker is expected to join his new teammates under coach Palladino. The deal could reach nearly €30 million, potentially making it the most expensive signing in Fiorentina’s history.
The latest talks between the intermediaries and Atalanta led to another revised offer; however, it appears to be a reworking of a previous proposal. Although Atalanta hasn’t waved the green light for a €50 million deal plus €5 million in bonuses, sources from the Continassa have indicated a willingness to make the terms easier to unlock those bonuses sooner and are prepared to increase their offer to approach the €60 million mark, which is what the Dea is requesting, while further diversifying the variable aspects of the deal.
Additionally, there are rumors concerning Filip Kostic’s future. The player, who had previously been open to a move to Saudi Arabia back in January, might soon be a target for Crespo’s club after previous negotiations involving Daniele Rugani from Juventus.