Atletico Madrid set sights on Bayern Munich star for 2026 transfer

Atletico Madrid are recent off the again of a takeover deal from Apollo International Administration that many imagine may catapult the membership into a unique sphere when it comes to funding. Their newest switch goal needs to be no pressure on their funds although.

As per Diario AS, Atletico have set their sights on Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka. The 30-year-old is out of contract this summer time, and this might signal a precontract without spending a dime with Los Colchoneros in lower than two weeks. They are saying that Atletico are totally knowledgeable of his state of affairs as issues stand, with Bayern seemingly unwilling to fulfill his contract calls for. o

Competitors from Serie A

Atletico are of the opinion that Goretzka could possibly be a sensible signing for the medium-term, feeling he nonetheless has loads to supply. Goretzka is open to a transfer overseas after a whole profession within the Bundesliga. Los Rojiblancos will face competitors from Napoli and Juventus, each of whom are all for a discount deal.

A gap in midfield for Atletico?

During the last 12 months, midfielder Conor Gallagher has been persistently linked with a return to the Premier League. Atletico are seemingly keen to do enterprise round €30m, with Gallagher struggling for a beginning function, and Manchester United reportedly eager on him. If he continues with no clear function, it appears probably he’ll transfer on in 2026.

🚨 JUST IN: Gimenez and Baena could possibly be out there for Sunday’s sport however are nonetheless doubts. They’ve already began coaching with the ball.

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With Johnny Cardoso combating accidents this yr, the main shock has been the variety of minutes for captain Koke Resurreccion and his spectacular performances, rolling again the years. That mentioned, there’s little doubt that Atletico have been making ready for all times after the 33-year-old as an everyday starter, and Goretzka could possibly be one other step in the direction of that. Goretzka is a unique mould of participant, maybe nearer to Pablo Barrios in perform, however however would in all probability be a helpful possibility for Diego Simeone.