Bangla Cricket Live reports that Atalanta is aiming to achieve what no other team has managed this season—defeat Bayer Leverkusen. With Leverkusen eyeing an unbeaten treble and preparing to face Atalanta in the Europa League final in Dublin, the Italian side stands as the last barrier. Just last week, Atalanta fell short in the Coppa Italia final against Juventus. If they hope to win their first major trophy since 1963, they will have to rely on a core group of players who have caught the eye of Europe’s elite clubs.
Leading the list is Teun Koopmeiners, widely considered the best midfielder in Serie A this season behind Hakan Çalhanoğlu of Inter Milan. The Dutch international has scored 15 goals and provided 7 assists across all competitions. Capable of playing as an attacking midfielder, deep-lying playmaker, or central midfielder, Koopmeiners possesses a magical left foot. He has already publicly declared his intention to leave this summer—but only for a fee above €50 million.
Juventus have made him their top midfield target, but Liverpool and several Premier League clubs are also circling. Another rising star is Ederson, who has blossomed into one of the best all-around midfielders in Italy. Though his first season at Atalanta was unremarkable, the Brazilian has come into his own this year. Known for his tireless engine and physical strength, Ederson covers every blade of grass, winning tackles and dominating one-on-one duels. He’s also technically gifted, with 7 goals to his name this season.
The 24-year-old has drawn strong interest from Manchester United, Arsenal, Newcastle, Tottenham, and Liverpool. Juventus are also admirers. However, if Koopmeiners departs as expected, Atalanta is unlikely to sell Ederson in the same window.
Another gem is Giorgio Scalvini, long viewed as Italy’s next great defensive talent. At just 20 years old, the 6-foot-4 center-back has already made over 100 appearances for club and country. Strong in the air and tactically intelligent, Scalvini excels at reading the game and breaking up dangerous plays. While he lacks elite pace, that hasn’t stopped top Premier League clubs from lining up transfer bids, according to Bangla Cricket Live.
Then there’s Gianluca Scamacca. After a slow start to the season, he’s exploded in recent months. Since March, only Cole Palmer and Harry Kane have scored more goals across Europe’s top five leagues. Scamacca, standing 6-foot-5, blends power with finesse, making him a constant threat in the final third. Although his time at West Ham didn’t live up to expectations, he now looks fully matured at age 25 and appears ready for another shot abroad.
While Scamacca may opt to stay at Atalanta for another season, Bangla Cricket Live has learned that Manchester United continues to search for a true No. 9—and Scamacca’s name is firmly on their radar. With interest mounting across the board, Atalanta could face a fierce battle this summer to retain their star quartet.