Atletico add Juve midfielder to shortlist after Joao Gomes response

Atletico Madrid are prioritising the arrival of a central midfielder, following the sale of Conor Gallagher to Tottenham Hotspur for €40m. Presently, Koke Resurreccion, Pablo Barrios and Johnny Cardoso are the one pure choices in the course of the pitch, though Marcos Llorente and Alex Baena may transfer inside.

Based on Ben Jacobs, Atletico Madrid are one of many golf equipment fascinated with USMNT midfielder Weston Mckennie. He’s out of contract in the summertime, and Juventus are in search of €11.5m to permit him to depart in January. They are going to face competitors from Serie A and the Premier League although, with two provides from England already in.

Unique: Weston McKennie has acquired preliminary approaches from two Premier League golf equipment. Additionally curiosity from Atletico Madrid and inside Italy.

27-year-old Juventus midfielder may transfer this winter together with his contract set to run out in summer season.

Juventus have a £10m+ valuation.… pic.twitter.com/1AO2l1Y1ny

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) January 15, 2026

Wolves reply to Joao Gomes curiosity

Atletico have reportedly made their very own transfer for Joao Gomes already, opening talks with Wolves for the Brazilian midfielder. Wolves supervisor Rob Edwards has informed the BBC that they’re in no hurry to promote Gomes, amid curiosity from Manchester United too.

💣🚨 BREAKING – CONFIRMED: Atlético Madrid need João Gomes.

Mateu Alemany has been engaged on it for a number of weeks and he’s a concrete possibility.

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— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) January 14, 2026

“If sure gamers are to go, we dictate that – then, we’ll take a look at the place we are able to add. We’re all the time desirous about the jigsaw puzzle and ensuring now we have a great steadiness when the window closes. They’re right here they usually’re dedicated. We’ll deal with all the pieces on a person foundation.”

Atletico Madrid’s prolonged shortlist

A lot of names have been linked with Atletico Madrid, with Marc Casado the most recent choice to emerge. Earlier within the month, Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves, AS Roma’s Manu Kone and Atalanta’s Ederson have all been linked to Los Colchoneros, as reminded by Diario AS. Within the case of the latter, his asking worth seems to have been lowered to €30-40m, within the vary of what Atletico acquired for Gallagher. Sporting Director Mateu Alemany additionally has further funds to work with, following the sale of Giacomo Raspadori for €23m to Ederson’s membership, Atalanta.