Atlético de Madrid already has an eye on the next transfer market. The red-and-white club made a significant investment last summer, which has helped the team compete for all titles. The intention of the sports management is the same: to bring in two or three high-level players to continue growing in sports.
Diego Pablo Simeone has always achieved success when he has had a pure, goal-scoring, and decisive center forward. Last summer, the red-and-white club made a great effort to bring in Alexander Sorloth, for whom they paid nearly 40 million euros. The Norwegian forward is important for the team, but he hasn't established himself as a starter for Cholo.
The Forward Who Is Most Liked, Target of England
For months, Viktor Gyökeres, the forward from Sporting de Portugal, has been linked with Atlético de Madrid. The Swedish striker was the top scorer of 2024, leading his team to become champions of the Primeira Liga of Portugal. This season, he has scored 41 goals in 39 matches across all competitions, reaffirming himself as one of the best in the world.
From Portugal, they have repeatedly pointed out Atlético de Madrid's interest in him, but a major English club has intervened. According to journalist Danny Rust, Gyökeres and Oshimen are the top targets for Manchester United for the summer. Ruben Amorim, who already had him at Sporting de Portugal, wants him to strengthen the attack of a team in decline.
Sorloth as a Bargaining Chip
Sorloth's importance from the bench is enormous for the team coached by Diego Pablo Simeone. However, he hasn't found his place in the starting XI, which means the club isn't closed to a sale. Several media outlets reported that Turkish clubs came in January to try to sign him, but Atlético wasn't going to let him leave mid-season.
However, it has been mentioned that if the club needs money to make a signing that Simeone desires, Sorloth could be a sale. The Norwegian has a good reputation in several countries, and Atlético de Madrid believes they could make money from him. For now, he has the opportunity until the end of the season to continue growing and contributing.