Fulham's €20m offer for Atalanta's Raoul Bellanova has been rejected by the Italian club, making it clear that the 22-year-old wing-back is not for sale. According to FirenzeViola, the Premier League club have moved concretely for the full-back, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that Fulham submitted a written offer, understood to be worth around €20m including bonuses. Atalanta, however, have turned it down, with La Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that the Bergamo side consider the defender off the market.
Atalanta have made it clear that Raoul Bellanova is not for sale, rejecting Fulham's €20m offer for the Italian wing-back.
Why it matters for Fulham
Fulham are searching for a new right-back and see Bellanova as an ideal fit, but with Atalanta holding firm, the London side may have to significantly improve their proposal or turn their attention elsewhere.
Fulham may have to significantly improve their proposal or turn their attention elsewhere, with other clubs, in Italy and abroad, also monitoring the situation.
Fulham are currently 11th in the Premier League, with 52 points from 38 games, and are 33 points behind leaders Arsenal. They have scored 47 goals and conceded 51, with a goal difference of -4. Their recent form has been 2W-2D-1L, with a 2-game winning run. Their next fixture is away to Ipswich on October 10, 2026. Tom Cairney is currently sidelined.
The reasoning behind Atalanta's decision is straightforward. Bellanova has featured heavily in pre-season under Maurizio Sarri, who regards him as an integral part of his plans, and Atalanta have no desire to lose a first-choice option so close to the start of the campaign. Barring an offer they deem impossible to refuse, the intention is to keep him.
Fulham are searching for a new right-back and see Bellanova as an ideal fit. But with Atalanta holding firm, and other clubs, in Italy and abroad, also monitoring the situation, the London side may have to significantly improve their proposal or turn their attention elsewhere.
