Atletico Madrid reopen talks with €20m Bayern Munich star

Atletico Madrid supervisor Diego Simeone declared there have been ‘zero’ issues with Sporting Director Mateu Alemany over the membership’s switch technique, regardless of their crossfire of statements over the previous week. El Cholo has been vocal in stating the necessity for contemporary signings, and Alemany has been lively over the past 24 hours.

It was reported on Monday evening that Alemany flew to Germany on membership enterprise, boarding a flight to Munich. It comes after hyperlinks to Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka in current months, who’s out of contract in the summertime. One in every of Los Rojiblancos’ key targets earlier than the top of the switch window is a midfielder to interchange Conor Gallagher.

‼️ Mateu Alemany is already again from Germany. He is current in Atleti’s coaching session immediately.@mundodeportivo pic.twitter.com/aAfak5JJrk

— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) January 27, 2026

Atletico reopen talks with Goretzka

As per Christian Falk on Bayern Insider, Atletico Madrid are displaying ‘sturdy curiosity’ in a January transfer for Goretzka, including credence to the concept Alemany was in Bavaria to talk to him. Goretzka has been linked to Barcelona too, however the story he has been in contact with Hansi Flick has been denied, and AC Milan are additionally , however they would like a free switch in the summertime.

Bayern asking worth for Goretzka

One factor that would get in the way in which of a deal is Bayern’s asking worth. The Bundesliga champions are supposedly asking for €20m to permit Goretzka out the door earlier than the top of the switch window, a payment Atletico are unwilling to fulfill, feeling it’s too excessive given Goretzka’s contract standing. Bayern are open to a deal on the proper worth although.

Aleix Garcia choice off the desk

One other midfielder Atletico reportedly like is Aleix Garcia of Bayer Leverkusen, who they had been monitoring throughout his time at Girona. Regardless of speak that he might be out there for round €20-25m, Florian Plettenberg claims that Leverkusen haven’t any intention of promoting the Spain worldwide this winter.