Manager Gian Piero Gasperini remained cautious about Atalanta's Serie A title chances despite their emphatic win at Empoli on Sunday, warning that the club have little margin for error. Third-placed Atalanta enjoyed a 5-0 rout over the Tuscany club to close the gap with leaders Inter Milan to just three points.

Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi admits the club will ‘respect his decision’ if Gian Piero Gasperini wants to walk away this summer, without waiting for the end of his contract following the Ademola Lookman row.

Atalanta are just three points adrift of Serie A leaders Inter after Sunday's 5-0 thumping of Empoli for Gian Piero Gasperini's side.

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini does not intend to renew his contract with the Serie A club, he said on Saturday, adding that he would still explore the option of extending his current deal until 2026.