Bournemouth keen on Atalanta midfielder as value deal emerges

Bournemouth are once again exploring the Italian market as they assess midfield reinforcements, with Atalanta midfielder Marco Breschianini emerging as a potential value signing.

The Cherries have built a growing reputation for sourcing talent from Serie A, and that trend looks set to continue as recruitment planning intensifies ahead of upcoming windows.

Over recent seasons, Bournemouth have increasingly looked to Italy for profile-driven deals. The signing of Dean Huijsen proved a notable success, while Italian transfer specialist Gianluca Di Marzio has previously reported Bournemouth interest in Sassuolo’s Sassuolo defender Tariq Muharemovic. Lecce’s Lecce youngster Tiago Gabriel has also appeared on their radar.

Now, attention has shifted further north in Italy.

According to reports from La Repubblica Genoa, Breschianini is considering a move away from Atalanta after slipping down the pecking order this season. The 25-year-old joined the Bergamo side from Frosinone in 2024 and featured 29 times in Serie A last term, but his role has since diminished.

Despite being under contract until 2029, Breschianini’s lack of consistent minutes has prompted interest from several clubs. Cagliari and Fiorentina are both monitoring his situation, while Genoa — who attempted to sign him during his Frosinone spell — remain keen.

Bournemouth have now emerged as an external contender, adding a Premier League dimension to the race.

Atalanta paid around €10m to sign Breschianini roughly 18 months ago. While his long-term deal offers the Italian club leverage, his reduced role means a deal could be achievable at a relatively modest figure by Premier League standards.

From a profile perspective, Breschianini is known as a box-crashing midfielder — energetic, vertical and comfortable arriving late in attacking areas. That skill set could align with the demands of Andoni Iraola’s high-intensity Bournemouth system, which places a premium on mobility and timing from midfield.

However, it remains too early to determine how advanced Bournemouth’s interest is or whether Atalanta would prefer a loan or permanent exit.

Much will depend on Atalanta’s stance as the season progresses and whether Breschianini’s minutes increase. Bournemouth are expected to continue surveying Serie A options, with midfield depth a growing area of focus under Iraola. Any movement is likely to accelerate once clarity emerges over Atalanta’s squad plans.

Would Marco Breschianini be another smart Serie A pickup for Bournemouth — or is the Premier League leap a step too far?