Italian side Atalanta interested in taking Barcelona left-back Junior Firpo on loan

Atalanta are interested in landing Barcelona's left-back Junior Firpo on loan after selling Timothy Castagne to Leicester City, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

The Bergamese could land the 23-year-old on loan for €2m and his deal would also include a buy option for €18m plus €5m in variables.

The Spaniard is unlikely to get much action this season, with Ronald Koeman clearly preferring Jordi Alba, as shown during the friendlies.

If Firpo was to leave, it's expected that Juan Miranda would take up the role of Alba's back-up at left-back.

Junior arrived from Real Betis for €18m but failed to become a regular and provide some competition for Alba.

In total, he has managed just one goal in 23 matches for the Catalan giants in his debut season.