Atalanta reportedly set to make initial bid for Marseille defender Balerdi

Atalanta are reportedly making a strong push to acquire Marseille’s Argentine centre-back, Leonardo Balerdi.

The Italian club has been monitoring Balerdi for the last two weeks as they seek to bolster their defensive options.

Their interest is driven by the compelling qualities that the young Italo-Argentine offers.

According to information gathered by our editorial team in the last few hours, Atalanta have made their first offer for the player.

“Balerdi’s versatility and defensive skills make him a perfect fit for our team,” said a source within the Atalanta management, speaking exclusively to us.

Marseille’s response to the initial bid remains to be seen, but it is clear that Atalanta are serious about bringing Balerdi to Bergamo.

We’ll continue to follow this story closely and bring you the latest updates as they happen.