At the weekend, reports in the English press explained Everton are in talks with Atalanta to sign Duván Zapata on loan with an option to buy set at £15m (€17m).
This claim is relayed by Il Giorno, who then provide more information on this case. Their title states ‘Everton blitz for Zapata’.
With the Toffees showing interest in the 31-year-old, the report suggests he could have played his last game for the Serie A side, against Salernitana on Sunday.
In the last few hours, Everton have launched negotiations with Atalanta general manager, Lee Congerton, for Zapata. The Italian club’s co-chairman, Stephen Pagliuca, was also present during the meeting with the Premier League side.
The Colombia international’s contract lasts until 2024. The ‘negotiations [are] underway’ with Everton, and Atalanta could decide to raise cash through his sale in January. It could be the last important offer the Serie A side would receive for their player in a declining phase.
With Atalanta open to letting Zapata leave, it needs to be seen whether Everton can agree a deal with them to secure his services this month.
