Atalanta looking to close the deal for Cristante: the latest

Atalanta is working on finding the replacement for Roberto Gagliardini who was recently sold to Inter. The bergamaschi are looking to close the deal for Bryan Cristante who is still owned by Benfica. The former Milan midfielder is currently on loan at Pescara, who has yet to give the green light to the deal- however Atalanta is hoping to close the deal by Tuesday next week so they can give coach Gasperini a new reinforcement.