Bolton Wanderers defender Francesco Pisano is being linked with a return to Italy.

TMW says Atalanta are in talks with Bolton about a January deal for the 29 year-old.

The fullback only joined Championship club Bolton in August from Cagliari, signing a two-year contract.

However, he's now attracting offers to quickly return to Italy, with Atalanta and Ascoli in touch.

Pisano has struggled to settle at Bolton, not helped by the club's problems on and off the pitch.