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.

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini isn't ruling out going for the Scudetto after their 5-0 rout of Empoli. The result leaves La Dea three points off leaders Inter Milan and two points from second-place Napoli - with the two leaders to meet this weekend.

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 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.

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.