Atalanta made an initial approach for Alexis Saelemaekers, a 27-year-old Belgian player. Saelemaekers is highly appreciated by the Bergamo club's sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli, and coach, Maurizio Sarri. Milan immediately and firmly rejected the approach and does not intend to let the former Anderlecht player leave. Saelemaekers has a contract with Milan until 30 June 2031 with a net salary of 3 million euros per season. He has earned 28 caps and scored 3 goals for Belgium. His current market value is €20.00m, according to Transfermarkt.