According to a report by Tuttosport, Atalanta made an offer of about 40 million euros for Assane Diao which was rejected by Como during the summer. Como had not seriously considered selling the player, and president Mirwan Suwarso considers him to be at least six or seven times more valuable than the initial investment. Como had acquired Diao from Betis in January 2025 for 12 million euros, leaving the Spanish club with 20% of a future resale.

According to a report by Nicolo Schira, Atalanta have shown interest in Assane Diao, a winger for Como who was born in 2005. The same report states that Cesc Fabregas does not want to sell the player.

According to Nicolo Schira, a positive meeting took place between Atalanta and the agents of Assane Diao. Atalanta are now prepared to attempt to sign the winger from Como.

Tuttomercato reports that Giuntoli has already started working on the operation for Atalanta to try to acquire Assane Diao from Como. Diao has not been placed on the market by Como, and last summer the club's president stated that he had refused an offer of 60 million euros for the player. Diao is under contract with Como until June 30, 2029.