Atlético de Madrid continues with its plan to rejuvenate the squad for the coming years and is scouring the market in search of young talents. Among the names that have caught the attention of the colchoneros is Kenneth Taylor, a Dutch midfielder from Ajax, who has sparked the interest of several elite European teams.
Kenneth Taylor, a midfielder with great potential
At 22 years old, Taylor is having a great season with the Amsterdam team. After several inconsistent seasons in a rebuilding Ajax, the Dutch international has finally thrived under the guidance of Francesco Farioli. In the 21 matches he has played this season, he has recorded six goals and four assists, establishing himself as one of the key pieces of the team.
This great performance has made several European clubs, including Atlético de Madrid, take notice of him. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Napoli is also very interested in signing him, as are Premier League teams like Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Newcastle. With a contract until 2027, Ajax has valued his departure at 35 million, an amount Atlético is considering, as they see him as an ideal option.
Ricardo Pepi, another forward on the colchoneros' radar
But Taylor is not the only Eredivisie player closely followed by Atlético de Madrid. Ricardo Pepi, an American forward from PSV Eindhoven, is another name on the rojiblancos' list of potential signings. According to CaughtOffside, Atlético is competing with Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund to secure the services of the 21-year-old striker.
Pepi has had an immediate impact in his first season in the Netherlands, scoring six goals in 11 league matches. His potential and goal-scoring instinct have made him one of the most sought-after gems in the market. With a contract until 2028, his market value is around 25 million euros, but PSV could demand a higher figure if he continues performing at this level.
Both Taylor and Pepi are players who fit Atlético de Madrid's strategy of signing young talents with room for growth. It remains to be seen if the colchonero club will make a decisive move for either of these two players next summer market.