Atletico Madrid continues its efforts to strengthen the defense during the winter transfer window, placing young Italian defender Giorgio Scalvini among its priorities.

The 21-year-old player is considered one of the top talents in Serie A, having excelled with Atalanta this season, scoring a goal in the first three matches of the league. Despite being under contract until 2028 and Atalanta rejecting a previous offer from Newcastle United worth 40 million euros, interest from major clubs remains.

Atletico, led by Diego Simeone, is looking for defensive solutions amid injuries and fluctuating form of some players, and Scalvini is seen as an ideal option due to his physical strength and ability to play the ball out from the back.

The Spanish club is aware of the difficulty of the deal given the strong competition from English clubs, but it is working to finalize it quickly.