Atalanta have agreed personal terms with Nicolò Savona, according to Sportitalia, and can now begin negotiations in earnest with Nottingham Forest.
The 23-year-old only made the move to the Premier League last year for €13 plus add-ons after coming up through the Juventus youth academy to the senior squad.
He managed to contribute two goals and two assists in 20 competitive games for the Premier League side, but his season was cut short by a serious knee injury.
Savona ready for Serie A return
Now it seems as if he is eager for a return to Serie A, as Sportitalia transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà claims that Savona has agreed personal terms with Atalanta.
Now the two clubs must reach an agreement on the transfer fee, which could be a loan with option to buy becoming an obligation.
The total cost of the operation is expected to be in the region of €14-15m, with 10 per cent of that going to Juventus.
Able to play as a right-back, wing-back or in central defence, Savona was called up to the senior Italy side without receiving a cap.
His arrival could then allow Raoul Bellanova to leave, with Fulham interested in the Italian at closer to €25m.
