The sports management of Atlético de Madrid is already focused on the summer transfer market. The red-and-white club hasn't made any moves in winter, as they didn't want to sign a footballer who would only be a temporary fix. They are clear that there will be another major investment in the summer, and there are several footballers who are strongly rumored to join.
One of them was Santiago Giménez, the Mexican forward who played for Feyenoord in the Netherlands. However, his signing is no longer a possibility, as he has just signed with AC Milan for a fee of 35 million euros until 2029. This makes Atlético de Madrid rule out one of the profiles they were considering to strengthen their forward line.
In search of the perfect striker
Whenever Diego Pablo Simeone has had a decisive center forward, he has managed to win a title. Last summer, a significant investment was made in Alexander Sorloth, and although his performance is very important, he hasn't established himself as a starter. Therefore, the search for the perfect striker continues, and there is a prominent name for which half of Europe will fight.
This is the center forward of Sporting de Portugal, Viktor Gyökeres, who this season has scored 34 goals in 33 matches. He was the top scorer of the year 2024 and seeks to achieve it again in 2025, as his performance hasn't declined. It seems clear that he will leave Portugal this summer, and several of the best teams in Europe have their eyes on him.
In Portugal, they include Atleti in the race
From Portugal, the famous media outlet Record has spoken several times about Atlético de Madrid as a clear candidate to acquire the Swedish forward. The same outlet commented a few days ago that his starting price will be around 70 million euros. In other words, the club that wants to sign him will have to open their wallet and put a large amount of money on the table.
Clubs like Arsenal, Barcelona, or Manchester United have also been linked with Gyökeres's future. With Santi Giménez's move to AC Milan, Atlético has fewer options, and Gyökeres's name gains strength.