Atlético de Madrid has entered a crucial moment of the season, where they will play to stay alive in all competitions. Diego Pablo Simeone's team has significantly raised their competitive level compared to last season, thanks, among other things, to the signings. The sports management, after several years of little investment, made the decision to improve the squad, and the new players are performing at a high level.
Despite this, Cholo knows that some reinforcements are needed to compete head-to-head against the best rivals in Europe. For weeks, it has been known that the Argentine coach has asked the colchonera sports management for the arrival of a new central defender. Now, the club has received bad news, as one of the players on their agenda seems to be moving away from Atlético de Madrid.
Chelsea Comes in Full Force
Chelsea has been spending all the money they want every market for a decade, despite not achieving sporting results. The English club seeks to improve every year and has set their sights on a central defender that Atlético de Madrid liked, Marc Guehi. The 24-year-old defender's contract ends in 2026, so this summer will be Crystal Palace's last chance to make money from their player.
Atlético de Madrid has been following him for a while, but according to the famous media 'The Mirror,' Chelsea wants to secure his signing. The London club would be willing to put nearly 50 million on the table to secure his future. Tottenham and Newcastle had also shown interest, but the 'Blues' are the most advanced.
Other Options for Defense
Guehi is by no means the only option Atlético de Madrid is considering to strengthen the center of the defense. The favorite name of the rojiblanco club is Bayer Leverkusen's central defender, Piero Hincapié, whose starting price could also be around 50 million. It is a profile that is very appealing to the rojiblanca sports management, and they are expected to move for him this summer.
Another player on the agenda, somewhat cheaper, is Mosquera, the young central defender from Valencia. Like his team, he is not having the best of seasons, but he is a footballer with a lot of future ahead. His price could be around 25 million euros, as the relations with the che club are extraordinary.