Atlético de Madrid have been very active in recent days of the transfer market. The red-and-whites are exploring the possibility of bringing in a new midfielder on loan as a final reinforcement. Several names have been mentioned in recent days, such as Luis Milla or Gabri Veiga, but Matteo Moretto has added one more to the list.
As we reported a few hours ago, Atlético de Madrid has asked about Ismael Bennacer, a Milan player. Matteo Moretto has revealed that the operation, if it goes ahead, would be in the form of a loan. Atlético is not considering the possibility of buying a player, for financial reasons.
Out of the call
According to Italian journalist DiMarzio, Bennacer has left Milan's Ciutadella and has been left out of the squad for the next match. The Algerian player wants to leave and has an offer from Atlético de Madrid, as well as Olympique de Marseille. However, his club says that they must first have a replacement in place before letting him go.
The Italians' preferred option is Adrien Rabiot, who is without a club after his contract with Juventus expires. They are trying to close a deal for the Frenchman and once they do, they will be able to give the green light to Bennacer's departure.
Simeone wants a new midfielder to close a very positive transfer window for the club. If he arrives, Gallagher, De Paul, Koke and Barrios will have to cope in the centre of the field. In addition, they could receive help from Griezmann, who occasionally plays minutes as an inside midfielder.
The exit operation becomes complicated
Javi Galán and Lemar were two departures that seemed certain for Atlético de Madrid, but things have become complicated. Galán has been discarded by Galatasaray and everything seems to indicate that he will stay and not leave. The case of the Frenchman is also complicated, because the club has offered him to many teams, even giving him away, but no one has accepted.
If nothing changes, both will remain in the squad, thus complicating any type of arrival. There are hours left until the market closes and anything can happen.