Last season, Atalanta won the Europa League. They also beat Liverpool in the quarter-finals and finished fourth in Serie A. This season, Belgian midfielder Charles De Ketelaere has shone for the club as they battle for top spot in the domestic league.
He has scored six goals and provided nine assists in 22 games so far this season, and has established himself as a key player in the team.
He operates not only as an attacking midfielder but also as a centre-forward. In addition to a similar physique to Arsenal midfielder Kai Havertz, they also share a similar style of play.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Liverpool are eyeing Atalanta’s 23-year-old midfielder ahead of next year’s transfer window and are prepared to pay €60 million for him.
Darwin Nunez has struggled with his performances in front of goal and has failed to score a decisive goal in many games. He is still adapting to Arne Slot’s style of play, but it has to be said that his goal-scoring momentum has declined compared to last season, perhaps because of his focus on it.
With several players in the attacking midfield position, including Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott, it is unlikely that he will bring in new players in this position, and if he does, it will be at centre-forward.
Will the Bruges-born player, who failed at his first club in Italy, AC Milan, but has shown a high level of attacking ability at Atalanta, seek a new home at Anfield next season…?