Leicester City are pushing Atalanta to open talks over a deal for Yohan Benalouane.
Sportitalia says new Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri is serious about taking Benalouane to England this summer.
However, Atalanta are reluctant to lose the defender and so far are refusing to sell.
Leicester first sounded out Atalanta last week for Benalouane and have continued talks in recent days.
But Atalanta insist Benalouane will not be sold for less than €6 million. The Foxes are expected to try again today.