Reports in France suggest that Atalanta striker El Bilal Toure could be sneakily stolen via Bournemouth after VfB Stuttgart failed to seal the deal.
The 22-year-old was the club’s record signing from UD Almería last summer for €29. 1 million plus add-ons, but a serious injury suffered in pre-season prevented him from making his debut. deyets in February 2024.
He played 17 competitive matches, scored 3 goals and provided one assist.
Touré will reportedly move to Stuttgart last week, agreeing non-public terms with the Bundesliga team and waiting for the two clubs to agree on a move fee.
However, there has been little progress since then and now L’Equipe suggests Premier League side Bournemouth are in a position to go on the attack and intercept their own proposal.
The Malian foreigner will make his 23rd cap in October and has seven goals in 19 international appearances for the senior team to his name.
Despite Gianluca Scamacca’s season-ending injury, there is probably still plenty of room for Touré in Atalanta’s squad.
This article was first published on Football Italy and distributed with permission.
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