Atlético de Madrid have a reputation for defending a lot on the pitch. Madrid leaders will have to take inspiration from Diego Simeone’s players this summer in the transfer window. The Spanish are preparing to be attacked from all sides for Julian Alvarez. El Cholo made no secret a few days ago that several big guns wanted to steal his player. “I don’t read his mind. It’s normal that a player like Julián is coveted by Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona. It’s normal. He’s very good.” But it seems that Barça and PSG are neck and neck. The Spanish press recently revealed that the Argentinian gives his preference to Culés. But in recent days it has been said that the French champions are ready to move up a gear for a transfer of €150m or more. The Spider would be the summer priority of Luis Enrique, who was said in Catalonia to not want the player.
For its part, PSG reacted to all this through the voice of Luis Campos, questioned Wednesday evening on beIN Sport. “The rumors are good for PSG. It means that we are a big club and that everyone wants to join or that everyone wants to use our name in the transfer window. For us in the transfer window, and it’s a decision that we took with our coach and the president, our transfer window has been completely stopped for a few weeks. We know very well what our targets are in the near future, but we haven’t moved a millimeter in the transfer window. The names circulating are only speculations, because our ambition is to arrive at May 30 with motivation and with everyone fully focused on that. Do everything to continue our good momentum. Someone told me that a victory in the final can make history for everyone. Our intention is to arrive at the final in good shape and then we will see, but for the moment, we have not moved an inch.”
Atlético wants new blood
That’s where we were. This Friday, May 15, new revelations are made on this burning issue. Sport admits that it will be very hard for Barça to complete this transfer and that the João Pedro track has been activated. On the Madrid side, the leaders are aware that it will be complicated to retain their attacker, and are already looking for a possible successor. Not to mention the fact that Antoine Griezmann will also have to be replaced and that Sørloth is not certain of staying in Madrid this summer. Several names came out of the hat, like that of Dusan Vlahovic. At the end of his contract at Juventus, the Serb really pleases the Colchoneros. In addition to his advantageous contractual situation, his experience and his qualities, his profile is highly appreciated internally. He would be a complementary player to support Julian Alvaréz or an offensive star. He could also be led to have a more important role if the Argentinian were to leave.
Bayern Munich and Barça are also cited as potential landing points. Second name on the table: that of Nick Woltemade. Transferred last summer to Newcastle, the German has a profile that appeals to the Colchoneros. His size, his technique, his mobility and his qualities in front of goal are praised. Bild ensures that the striker, who is very unhappy with his situation with the Magpies, is targeted by Atlético, who has every chance in this matter. On the side of RTI Esporteit is the track leading to Igor Thiago which is advanced. Author of 25 goals and 1 assist in 38 appearances for Brentford this season, the Brazilian caught Simeone’s eye. Chelsea and Juventus are also there for the player valued at €50 million. Finally, A.S. mentioned the name of Gonçalo Ramos, who could be included in the Julian Alvarez deal. All this is not a bad thing for PSG.
