Italian club Salernitana’s sporting director Morgan De Sanctis reportedly dismissed rumors circulating in Match TV and echoed by Sport Express about the possibility of bringing in Atalanta midfielder Alexei Miranchuk. According to De Sanctis, Salernitana is not currently pursuing a loan deal for Miranchuk.
Miranchuk joined Atalanta from Lokomotiv Moscow in September 2020, with a contract running until the summer of 2024. Despite the long-awaited arrival in Italy, he has not secured a permanent position in the main squad, which led to a loan move to Torino last season. During his loan spell in Turin, Miranchuk appeared in 29 matches and contributed four goals, a solid tally but not enough to cement a regular starting role.
There were reports suggesting that ongoing negotiations between the two clubs for a potential transfer had stalled. The Torino camp has since focused on other attacking options, notably pursuing Junior Messias from Milan to strengthen the squad and broaden managerial choices in the midfield and forward lines.
The current Italian transfer window closes on September 1, marking a decisive period for clubs to finalize their rosters ahead of the upcoming campaign. Executives and agents continue to negotiate, assess fit, and align wage structures with strategic plans for the season ahead.
Earlier local press had noted that Miranchuk had encountered health-related training interruptions during his time at Atalanta, a factor cited in discussions about his role within the squad and potential moves. Such health considerations are routinely evaluated by clubs when weighing loan arrangements or permanent transfers, as teams seek to balance immediate contribution with long-term squad depth. Attribution: reports from Sport Express and Match TV were cited in coverage around these discussions.