Saelemaekers sought by Atalanta in recent hours, and Milan has given a swift response to the Dea's request.

The transfer market enters its hottest phase and Atalanta confirms itself as the absolute protagonist of these recent hours. After having made the sensational ninety‑minute deal with the return of Franck Kessié, the black‑and‑red management does not seem inclined to stop and has set its sights on another squad reinforcement: Alexis Saelemaekers.

According to market expert Gianluca Di Marzio, the Dea has asked for official information on the Belgian winger, identified as the perfect profile to give quality and pace to the flank. However, the negotiation is set to be anything but simple. From Via Turati a cold response arrived: Milan has raised a solid wall and at the moment has not opened to the sale of the class ’99.

Complicating the Rossoneri's position is also the general context of departures. The Milan club has recently said goodbye to Rafael Leão, a weighty departure that pushes the management to protect the depth and balance of the squad ahead of the season. Selling Saelemaekers without guarantees on a replacement would risk depriving the team of valuable tactical alternatives.

If on one side Milan's firmness hinders the operation, on the other Atalanta has shown very high ambitions. The purchase of Kessié has already sent a strong signal to Serie A rivals, and the interest in the Belgian confirms the desire to give the market a premier showcase. It remains to be seen whether the Bergamaschi will try a relaunch or if the Milanese wall will hold until the final whistle.