Atalanta are actively seeking new defenders this summer and have set their sights on Anel Ahmedhodzic, the centre-back from Sheffield United, according to local reports.

The Bergamo-based club is planning squad reinforcements following Gian Piero Gasperini’s decision to continue with the project after speculation about his departure post their Europa League success.

With Jose Luis Palomino departing on a free transfer and Giorgio Scalvini recovering from a cruciate ligament injury suffered against Fiorentina, Atalanta urgently needs to bolster their defensive lineup this summer.

Reports from Corriere di Bergamo via TMW indicate that Atalanta has renewed their interest in Ahmedhodzic, viewing Sheffield United’s relegation as an opportunity to secure the talented defender at a potentially reduced price. Despite being under contract with the Blades until June 2026, the 25-year-old could be available for as little as €10m.

Anel Ahmedhodzic

Anel Ahmedhodzic

Defender

Sweden

Age: 25

190 cm

kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 31 7 Missed
Minutes 2649 85.5 Avg
Goals 2 0.1 Avg
Assist 0 0.0 Avg
Attempt 17 0.5 Avg
Passes 933 30.173.6% AvgSucc
Yellow 10 0.3 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 31 times for 2649 minutes for Premier League.

Anel Ahmedhodzic scored 2 goals for Sheffield United. He procured no assists. He received 10 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 20th in Premier League. In the last match Sheffield United lost 3-0 against Tottenham Hotspur.

Sheffield United performance and stats

Sheffield United

Manager: Chris Wilder
Rank 20th
Win 3
Draw 7
Loss 27
Goals 35-101
Diff -66

Sheffield United is currently 20th in the Premier League with 16 points.

In the last 38 games, it has won 3 times, drawn 7 times, and lost 28 times. In its last match, Sheffield United lost 0-3 against Tottenham Hotspur.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 35 goals and conceding 101.​

Atalanta performance and stats

Atalanta

Manager: Gian Gasperini
Rank 5th
Win 20
Draw 6
Loss 10
Goals 67-39
Diff 28
Rank 1st
Win 4
Draw 2
Loss 0
Goals 12-4
Diff 8

Atalanta is currently 5th in the Serie A with 66 points.

In the last 38 games, it has won 21 times, drawn 6 times, and lost 11 times. In its last match, Atalanta lost 2-3 against Fiorentina.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 67 goals and conceding 39.​