Atlético de Madrid are still hoping to sign a midfielder before the end of the transfer window, but they need sales or departures to achieve that.
The Colchoneros have been heavily linked with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg this summer but any deal with Tottenham is crippled due to Atletico’s finances. Atletico need the departure of players like Joao Felix or Antoine Griezmann, coveted by PSG, to facilitate the transaction.
With Koke injured, Pablo Barrios played out of position and did well, sharing duties with Axel Witsel. However, the Rojiblancos want someone natural in this position and see Witsel as a centre-back.
This is probably the reason why Diario AS suggests Carrasco could leave before the end of the transfer window. Diego Simeone is said to be unimpressed with his form for the past two weeks, and it was the Belgian who lost the ball to Granada’s goal in the Colchoneros’ La Liga opener.
As a reminder, Saudi club Al Shabab showed interest in Carrasco at the start of the summer and could be his base.
