Ivorian defender Odilon Kossounou is on the cusp of a transfer from Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen to Serie A side Atalanta Bergamo.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the two clubs have reached a verbal agreement for a loan move with an option to buy.
Kossounou, 23, has been a key figure for Leverkusen in recent seasons, contributing significantly to their league title triumph.
The talented defender has also attracted interest from Premier League clubs, but Atalanta appears to have won the race for his signature.
The move to Italy could provide Kossounou with a new challenge and an opportunity to showcase his abilities in a different league.
