Atletico Madrid is gearing up for another hectic summer transfer window, having signed a total of 16 players in the last two seasons. As Mateu Alemany embarks on his first full summer as Sporting Director, he’s eager to make his influence felt.
This week, the buzz has centered on the possibility of signing Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, who is available on a free transfer, and reports suggest he is prioritizing a move to Atletico. Both AC Milan and Juventus are also in the mix for his signature, indicating that bolstering the midfield is a critical focus for Alemany.
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Atletico Madrid Targeting Midfielders
According to Diario AS, one name cropping up on their radar is Morten Hjulmand, a midfielder for Sporting CP. However, his signature is also attracting attention from Real Madrid, as Jose Mourinho has advocated for him. Another player who remains on Atletico’s list is former target Matt O’Riley, according to MD. His parent club, Brighton, is reportedly seeking €30m for the 25-year-old player. Additionally, Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Aleix Garcia, is also under consideration as he looks poised to leave Leverkusen. Diario AS notes he still has admirers at Atletico Madrid.
Update on Nicolas Gonzalez
Atletico Madrid is also preparing to negotiate for Nicolas Gonzalez. The Argentine winger is a priority for the club, but according to Diario AS, they are unwilling to pay the €32m buy option agreed with Juventus last summer. Reports also indicate that Juventus is open to a player swap and is interested in Johnny Cardoso. Negotiations for Gonzalez are expected to settle somewhere above €20m but below the €32m option.
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Thiago Almada‘s potential exit and the hunt for a target man.
In potential departures, Thiago Almada may be on the move after just arriving from Botafogo for €21m last summer. Marca reports that River Plate is keen to bring Almada to the team to reunite him with former Atletico forward Angel Correa, who is currently playing in Tigres after leaving last year.
Another name linked with a possible exit is Alexander Sorloth. If he were to depart, it would clarify Atletico’s reported interest in Club Brugge forward Nicolo Tresoldi. The 21-year-old has a valuation exceeding €30m, according to Sky Sports DE, which aligns with Sorloth’s previous transfer fee. There are rumors that Borussia Dortmund may also be interested in Tresoldi.