Atlético de Madrid's season is at a high level, competing for all titles. The reinforcements that arrived last summer have greatly helped Simeone have a very competitive squad. However, the Argentine coach still needs signings to consolidate the team in the elite.
It is expected that during the summer, the sports management will invest again to improve, and there is one player who is being talked about a lot. Viktor Gyökeres, the forward from Sporting de Portugal, is going to be one of the biggest attractions of the next transfer market. The Swedish player has been linked several times with Atlético de Madrid, and the red-and-white club could pursue his signing.
Gyökeres, the Forward That Excites Atlético de Madrid
Viktor Gyökeres's performance this season has been spectacular. The Swede has become an offensive reference at Sporting de Lisboa, where he has proven to be a complete forward: fast, powerful, and with a lethal goal-scoring instinct. These qualities have put him on the radar of several major European clubs, and Atlético de Madrid doesn't want to be left behind.
The team led by Simeone is looking to strengthen its attack for the next season, and the idea of pairing Gyökeres with Julián is something that excites. A duo formed by these two forwards would mean a quality leap for Atlético. It could combine the Argentine's intelligence and mobility with the Swede's power and goal-scoring instinct.
Gyökeres's Arrival Implies Sacrifices
Although Atlético de Madrid is interested in signing Gyökeres, it won't be an easy move. According to El Gol Digital, Sporting de Lisboa won't let their star leave for less than 60 million euros, a high figure for the club's finances.
To undertake this operation, Atlético will have to make some sacrifices in their squad, and the main candidate to leave would be Alexander Sorloth. The Norwegian forward, who has performed acceptably when given minutes, still has a great reputation in Europe. This would allow Atlético to obtain a good amount of money from his transfer and thus finance part of Gyökeres's signing.