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Atletico Madrid have been busy within the switch market, and they’re anticipated to considerably add to the 2 signings which have already made this week.
Alex Baena and Matteo Ruggeri jetted in to the Riyadh Metropolitano earlier within the week, with each gamers now set to hitch up with Diego Simeone’s squad for the beginning of pre-season. Johnny Cardoso will arrive quickly too, along with his transfer from Actual Betis to be finalised within the subsequent few days.
There are plans for a central defender to be signed this summer time, with Tottenham Hotspur and Argentina’s Cristian Romero being Atleti’s prime goal. A deal is not going to be straightforward, however there’s confidence from inside Los Colchoneros {that a} deal will be struck to convey the World Cup winner to the Spanish capital.
Romero will not be the one Premier League participant to make the transfer this summer time, because it has been reported by Africafoot (through Diario AS) that Fulham winger Alex Iwobi can be on Atleti’s shortlist.
The departure of Rodrigo Riqueme, coupled with the doable exit of Conor Gallagher, would depart Atleti barely brief within the left midfield place, though additionally they have the recently-signed Baena and Samuel Lino in that space. Nonetheless, Iwobi is a participant that’s well liked by membership officers, and it’s reported that a proposal of €25m is being readied.
Iwobi would add versatility to Diego Simeone’s squad
Iwobi is ready to play on each wings, which signifies that he can cowl Giuliano Simeone on the best. He’s additionally able to enjoying as a central midfielder, which might be helpful for Simeone even with the upcoming arrival of Cardoso.
For now, it stays to be seen whether or not Atleti make a proposal to Fulham. It’s unlikely to occur within the close to future, with Romero being the highest goal throughout all positions in the meanwhile.
