Atalanta have confirmed that Juventus have made an approach for right-back Davide Zappacosta.
The 23-year-old attacking full-back has previously drawn interest from Fiorentina and Liverpool following an impressive debut season in Serie A.
Atalanta’s director of sport, Giovanni Sartori, speaking to Sportitalia stated: “[Juventus] have expressed their interest but there is no deal.
“I believe Zappacosta would be very suited to Juventus.
“At first, perhaps he would provide back up for [Stephan] Lichtsteiner but given time he could be his natural successor.”
Zappacosta joined the Bergamo club in 2011 but spent three seasons on loan at Serie B side Avellino before being recalled to the Orobici for the 2014/15 season.
The former Italian under-21 international quickly became a fixture in the Nerazzurri’s starting XI making 29 apperances.
The club are yet to reveal their asking price for the sought after defender.
